Pediatric Rehab Aide I: Learn & Support Therapy

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Springfield, MA is seeking a Rehab Aide I to assist licensed therapists in delivering patient care and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.

You will help set up equipment, transport patients, and support one-to-one treatment under supervision, while keeping treatment and storage areas orderly and stocked, and participating in equipment upkeep as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year rehab/therapy experience.
• Willingness to learn and assist with equipment maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assists with set-up of equipment, patient transportation, and assists in patient treatment programs under the supervision of a therapist.
• Responsible for assisting therapists with non-direct patient care needs and tasks that will improve the patients’ one-to-one treatment experience with their therapist (i.e.: set up and locate equipment, send faxes, make phone calls, request orders as indicated, etc.).
• Ensures all equipment and supplies are organized, available and accessible in both treatment and storage areas.
• Maintains inventory of routinely used supplies/equipment and orders additional inventory as needed.
• Responsible for regularly cleaning treatment areas (including toys) and equipment; will appropriately document cleaning of the department equipment based on manufacturers guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
• Greets patient, families, and visitors promptly, notifies therapist of patient’s arrival.
• Must be willing to learn and complete basic maintenance and modification of equipment such as walkers, gait trainers, standers and wheelchairs.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment setup

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Shriners Children's in Springfield, MA is seeking a Rehab Aide I to assist licensed therapists in delivering patient care and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.

You will help set up equipment, transport patients, and support one-to-one treatment under supervision, while keeping treatment and storage areas orderly and stocked, and participating in equipment upkeep as needed.