Rehabilitation Aide, PRN/Registry, Days

University of Chicago Medicine; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Medicine is seeking a dedicated Rehabilitation Aide at the Harvey location, supporting therapy staff by preparing treatment areas, cleaning equipment, and transporting patients.

Ideal candidates will have prior patient care experience and a High School Diploma. Certification in Basic Life Support is a must. This role is crucial for improving patient experiences and ensuring smooth department operations.

Qualifications

• One year of prior patient care experience preferred, in roles like Nurses Aide or Physical Therapy Technician.
• General clerical skills, including light typing.
• Must have Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas for patient care.
• Clean equipment and assist with basic exercises.
• Maintain department logs and order equipment as needed.

Skills

Prior patient care experience

Customer service skills

Clerical skills

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the hospital trusted by Chicago’s Southland, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, in this role as a Rehabilitation Aide at ourHarvey location.

In this role as a Rehabilitation Aide, you are under the direction of the Therapy clinical staff and manager, providing support to the department, clinical and clerical staff. This role includes preparing treatment areas for patient care, cleaning of equipment, basic exercise, equipment set up, faxing, maintaining department logs, ordering of equipment, and patient transporting. The therapy aide will be responsible for becoming proficient in Ingalls computer based equipment ordering software, monitoring of supply levels and anticipating department needs.

This position requires you to know, follow, and actively supports the philosophy, mission and vision of Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Adheres to all hospital policies, procedures and standard of care. Observes and adheres to all corporate compliance requirements and communicates issues as they arise to the appropriate parties as identified in the Corporate Compliance Plan.

Required Qualifications

• One year of prior patient care experience preferred (i.e., Nurses Aide, Physical Therapy Technician, etc.) and/or equivalent in customer service industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• General clerical skills, including light typing, and experience with Microsoft Office, and may be required to pass basic skills exam.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Job Type/FTE: Registry
Shift: Days
Work Location: Harvey
Unit/Department: Therapy
CBA Code: SEIU