Rehab Aide I

Shriners Children's; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Massachusetts seeks a Rehab Aide I to assist licensed therapists and help maintain a safe, clean therapy environment for pediatric patients.

You will support treatment sessions with equipment setup, patient transportation, basic maintenance of therapy devices, inventory control, and welcoming communication with families.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Prior rehab/therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with set-up of equipment, patient transportation, and assists in patient treatment programs under the supervision of a therapist.
• Assists therapists with non-direct patient care needs and tasks to enhance one-to-one treatment experience.
• Keeps equipment and supplies organized and accessible in treatment and storage areas.
• Maintains inventory of routinely used supplies/equipment and orders additional inventory as needed.
• Cleans treatment areas and equipment per manufacturer guidelines and hospital policies.
• Greets patients, families, and visitors and notifies therapists of arrivals.
• Willing to learn basic maintenance and modification of equipment such as walkers, gait trainers, standers and wheelchairs.

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.

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.