Rehabilitation Aide

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Rehab Aide to support licensed therapists in treating patients. You will transport patients, prepare treatment environments, and assist with administering treatments under supervision.

This role emphasizes infection control, equipment prep, and clerical help to keep the department running smoothly. A high school diploma and BLS are required, and healthcare experience is preferred; the workday runs 9:00 to 17:30.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transports patients to and from the department as required.
• Sets up equipment and prepares treatment environment for the therapist.
• Assists therapists in administering selected treatments.
• Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies for the department.
• Maintains linen supply and assists with folding and storage.
• Cleans therapy areas and follows infection control procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

BLS certification

Healthcare experience

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Position Summary: Works under the general supervision of the rehab manager/supervisor and direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, or occupational therapist. Assists the therapists with patient treatments, scheduling, and overall efficiency of the department. Promotes quality care by keeping the environment clean, orderly, and safe.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities as Assigned

• Transports patients to and from department as required and necessary.
• Sets up necessary equipment and prepares treatment environment for the therapist.
• Assists the physical therapist, physical therapist assistant and occupational therapist in administering selected treatments as directed and according to established procedure.
• Prepares and cares for equipment and supplies necessary for the operation of department.
• Maintains an adequate linen supply and assist with folding and storage.
• General cleaning of therapy areas as assigned and/or according to schedule, using prescribed cleaning techniques for infection control.
• Maintains inventory of therapy and cleaning supplies.
• Performs clerical tasks as needed including filing, copying, and faxing. Provides back up assistance to the front office as needed.
• Responds to real or simulated emergency and disaster situations according to established procedures.
• Communicates with patients, family, and significant other to promote maximum benefit of care (using AIDET).
• Operates courtesy van as needed, in order to transport patients.
• Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26011122
• Daily Work Times: 9am-5:30pm
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

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