Per Diem Rehab Aide - Flexible Schedule & Impact

PACS; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible per‑diem scheduling

Competitive pay

Hands‑on rehabilitation experience

Job summary

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking a dependable Per Diem Rehabilitation Aide to support our physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams in Bakersfield, CA. This non‑clinical role assists with resident transportation, treatment area prep, equipment management, supplies, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is safety‑mocused, team‑oriented, and committed to helping residents during recovery.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, healthcare, caregiving, or resident transportation preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible per‑diem schedule.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to resident and workplace safety.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team‑oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions as assigned.
• Follow resident-specific goals, precautions, and safety instructions when completing assigned setup duties.
• Transport and prepare residents for scheduled therapy sessions under the direction of therapy staff.
• Assist with resident transfers only as directed and in accordance with training and safe resident‑handling procedures.
• Clean, disinfect, organize, and properly store rehabilitation equipment.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection‑control, safety, and equipment‑maintenance protocols.
• Communicate regularly with therapists, supervisors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate with therapists regarding resident scheduling needs.
• Direct all clinical questions to the supervising therapist.
• Promptly report unusual occurrences, resident concerns, equipment problems, and safety issues.
• Complete and submit logs, tracking forms, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
• Help monitor the timely completion and filing of rehabilitation documentation as directed.
• Participate in denial‑management activities to help ensure claims and appeals are processed according to company procedures.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering office and clinical supplies.
• Attend team meetings, rehabilitation training, and in‑service programs as directed.
• Assist with approved exercise, educational, and community‑related programs.
• Maintain the confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Follow facility dress‑code, attendance, safety, and professional‑conduct requirements.
• Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.
• Perform additional rehabilitation support duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong organizational and time‑manage

Effective communication and Interperso

Compassionate dependable team‑oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking a dependable Per Diem Rehabilitation Aide to support our physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams in Bakersfield, CA. This non‑clinical role assists with resident transportation, treatment area prep, equipment management, supplies, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is safety‑mocused, team‑oriented, and committed to helping residents during recovery.