Rehab Aide

BILH Performance Network; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking staff to provide direct patient care under supervision of licensed therapists. You will assist with patient mobility, prepare therapy spaces, and maintain equipment, while handling light clerical tasks and device organization.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 60 days, with 0–1 year experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within 60 days.
• 0–1 year related work experience preferred.
• Experience with computer systems/web-based applications/MS Office required.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists and nursing staff with direct patient care: turning, positioning, transferring, ambulating.
• Set up equipment for therapy sessions and clean surfaces with antibacterial solution; return supplies after use.
• Be available on pager to provide equipment at bedside as requested.
• Sweep patient areas to locate and return ambulatory devices to proper locations.
• Perform routine clerical tasks using computer, copier, fax, and telephone.
• Order Durable Medical Equipment from vendors.

Skills

Written communications

Oral communications

Customer service

Problem solving

Decision making

Independence of action

Knowledge of policies

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine exercises or follow-up of functional activities (direct patient care) under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or therapy assistant.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and nursing staff with direct patient care as needed by turning, positioning, transferring or ambulating patients. Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for injury by implementing safety interventions or using appropriate ambulatory assistive devices.
• Sets up appropriate equipment as directed for therapy treatment session; wipes down all surfaces with appropriate antibacterial solution. Puts away all supplies at the end of session.
• Is available on pager to all therapists, therapy assistants and nursing staff to provide necessary equipment at bedside as requested.
• Performs regular sweeps of all patient areas to locate ambulatory assistive devices and returns them to their proper location.
• Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks as directed, including using the computer, copier, fax machine and telephone.
• Orders Durable Medical Equipment from vendors.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 60 days to provide BLS certification.
• Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.50 - $27.59 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Vaccination Requirement

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled