Rehab Aide

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a dedicated Rehab aide to assist with age-appropriate care under supervision of licensed therapists. You will help with treatments, transport patients, and maintain department cleanliness in a hospital setting.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED, with BLS certification within 30 days and preferred bachelor's degree plus one year of pediatric or hospital experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in entry level role in a hospital setting is preferred.
• Ability to support therapists and transport patients safely.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists professional staff with age-specific care and treatment of patients according to departmental standards of care as delegated.
• Transports patients as delegated in a timely and safe manner.
• Assists therapists during treatment with positioning or support or helps patient with equipment use while therapist is working with patient and directing both the patient and directing/supervising aide.
• Maintains organization and sanitation of physical space, equipment, and supplies, including set-up/clean-up, safety checks, and departmental infection control and safety monitoring.
• Inventories, orders, and restocks supplies in a timely manner.
• Provides clerical or office support as needed.
• Assists with departmental projects as needed.
• Assists in preparations for meetings/in-services, including room and audio-video set-up.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

Skills

entry level

Education

Bachelor's degree

High School education or GED

Job description

Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Job Description

Assists with or supports the provision of physical or occupational therapy services under direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapy assistant, or occupational therapy assistant in accordance with the state practice act for these disciplines. Supports department personnel in maintaining a clean and organized department. Supports the mission of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

Experience

• Experience in entry level

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year of experience in working with children or within a hospital

Education

• High School education or GED

Certification Summary

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of employment

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Respond to solutions

Job Responsibilities

• Assists professional staff with age-specific care and treatment of patients according to departmental standards of care as delegated.
• Transports patients as delegated in a timely and safe manner.
• Assists therapists during treatment with positioning or support or helps patient with equipment use while therapist is working with patient and directing both the patient and directing/supervising aide.
• Maintains organization and sanitation of physical space, equipment, and supplies, including set-up/clean-up, safety checks, and departmental infection control and safety monitoring.
• Inventories, orders, and restocks supplies in a timely manner.
• Provides clerical or office support as needed.
• Assists with departmental projects as needed.
• Assists in preparations for meetings/in-services, including room and audio-video set-up.
• Demonstrates competencies that incorporate age-specific guidelines, including N = Neonate (less than 30 days), I = Infant (30 days to 1 year), EC = Early Childhood (1-5 years), LC = Late Childhood (5-13 years), A = Adolescent (13-17 years), AD = Adult, and ALL = all ages.
• Participates in maintaining and monitoring the work environment to ensure a continual state of Joint Commission readiness.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

1605 Chantilly Dr NE

Job Family

Rehab