Rehab Aide I

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Springfield, MA is seeking a Rehab Aide I to support licensed therapists and maintain a safe, organized therapy environment for pediatric patients.

The role emphasizes equipment setup, patient transportation, and assisting with treatment sessions, with focus on teamwork and compassionate care. A High School diploma is required; 1 year rehab/therapy experience is preferred. Compensation is based on experience and equity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Preferred 1 year experience in rehab/therapy.
• Compensation determined by experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Assists with equipment setup, patient transport, and in treatment programs under therapist supervision.
• Assists therapists with non-direct patient care needs and tasks that improve patients' one-to-one treatment.
• Keeps equipment and supplies organized and accessible in treatment and storage areas.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and orders replacements as needed.
• Regularly cleans treatment areas and equipment per policy and manufacturers guidelines.
• Greets patients, families, and visitors; notifies therapist of patient arrival.
• Willing to learn basic maintenance and modification of equipment (walkers, gait trainers, standers, wheelchairs).

Skills

Equipment setup

Patient transportation

Therapy support

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

Company Overview

Shriners Children's is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.

With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family's ability to pay or insurance status.

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Job Description

Job Summary

The Rehab Aide I assists licensed therapists in providing patient care and maintaining a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in rehab/therapy

Compensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.