Rehab Aide

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Illinois; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health seeks a part-time Rehabilitation Aide at Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation. Schedule includes every other weekend, 8 hours on Saturday and Sunday, plus 1-2 holidays per year.

Pay range is $19.80 - $29.70 per hour; benefits eligible status is noted as per the posting. Responsibilities include transporting patients, applying hydrotherapy modalities, assisting with mobility and activities of daily living, and supporting therapists with treatment and patient

Qualifications

• High School Graduate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from rehabilitation area using standard precautions.
• Performs treatment modalities including hydrocollator packs, ultrasound, and paraffin.
• Assists patients with toileting, ambulation or unskilled exercises as delegated.
• Provides hydrotherapy treatment as directed by a therapist, including scheduling and patient transfers.
• Cleans hydro area and equipment and maintains orderly spaces.
• Orders, dispenses and stocks clean linen and supplies.
• Performs clerical duties such as entering charges, answering phones, and assisting with paperwork.
• Performs patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties with proper technique.

Job description

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Department: 37501 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation\

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Status: Part time\

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Benefits Eligible: No\

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Hours Per Week: 0\

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Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule is to work every other weekend: 8 hours Saturday & 8 hours on Sunday. Also work 1-2 holidays/year based on team rotation.\

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Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70\

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Major Responsibilities:\

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• Transports patients to and from rehabilitation area using standard precautions.\
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• Performs treatment modalities including but not limited to hydrocollator packs, ultrasound, and paraffin.\
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• Assists patients with toileting, ambulation or unskilled exercises as delegated.\
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• Provides hydrotherapy treatment as directed by a therapist including scheduling, patient transfers, treatment clean up.\
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• Cleans hydro area, modality equipment, hydrocollator pack machine, hydrotherapy equipment, paraffin unit and exercise equipment.\
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• Orders and dispenses clean linen throughout area.\
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• Empties hampers and changes linen in the treatment areas.\
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• Orders and stocks supplies, including cleaning solutions.\
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• Maintains clean and safe work equipment and storage areas.\
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• Performs miscellaneous clerical and delegated duties as assigned. This may include entering charges, answering telephones, taking patient orders, filing patient charts, assisting with prior authorization paperwork, and discharging.\
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• Performs various patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.\
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• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.\
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• Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age‑specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.\
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• Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.\
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Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:\

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Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.\

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Education Required:\

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High School Graduate.\

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Experience Required:\

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No experience required.\

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:\

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• Must have good communication skills.\
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• Ability to relate to people of all age groups.\
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:\

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• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.\
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• Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.\
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• Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.\
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• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.\
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• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.\
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• Position requires repetitive use of hands: simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.\
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• Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.\
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• Fine manipulation of hands.\
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• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.\
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• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.\
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• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.\
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• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.\
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This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.\

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Our Commitment to You:\

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.\

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About Advocate Health\

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Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient's experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It's offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there's a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care.\