Rehabilitation Services Aide

Riverview Health; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverview Health in Noblesville, IN seeks a Rehab Aide to support therapists in preparing patients for treatments and assisting with procedures. You will keep the rehab area clean, disinfect equipment, and perform clerical tasks such as inventory and patient records.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification. You will help with patient mobility, treatment preparation, and safety throughout the day in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to assist patients with transfers and positioning.
• Basic clerical duties and inventory tasks expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients into/out of bed, wheelchairs, or onto equipment as directed by therapists.
• Help move patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs or standing support.
• Aid patients in dressing, undressing, and using braces or slings.
• Support and stabilize patients during treatments and evaluations.
• Assist with routine treatments under supervision of therapists or athletic trainer.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety in the department.
• Disinfect equipment after treatment and keep area clean and organized.
• Take inventory, order supplies, and stock linens.
• Handle department communications and assist with billing and patient records as directed.

Skills

Patient support

Clerical tasks

Disinfecting equipment

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Under supervision of a therapist or a therapist assistant, or a certified/licensed athletic trainer, perform select tasks in preparing the patient for treatments and assist in administering appropriate treatments. Prepare, clean and maintain rehab work area and disinfect equipment after treatment. Perform general clerical duties including take inventory, order and stock supplies, answer telephone, take messages, and complete forms.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist patients into and out of bed, into and out of wheelchairs, on and off equipment or to walk as directed by therapists or therapist assistants. Assist patients into and out of aquatic pool using appropriate assistive equipment as needed.
• Transport patients to and from treatment areas, using wheelchairs or providing standing support. Assist patients to and from vehicles and assist with getting patients into and out of vehicles.
• Assist with preparing patients for treatment, including assisting patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove assisting devices such as braces, splints, and slings.
• Support, turn, and stabilize patients during treatments, tests, and evaluations.
• Assist therapists or certified licensed athletic trainer with routine treatments.
• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
• Disinfect equipment after treatment, and maintain cleanliness, neatness, and safety of equipment and department.
• Take inventory, order, and stock supplies and linen.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications in the department, relaying messages to the proper person in a timely manner.
• Handle appropriate information for billing and insurance including registration, daily charges, and patient records as directed.
• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code.
• Attend mandatory inservice education programs.
• Participate in performance improvement activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: None

License/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Qualifications

Education

GED or better in Other or related field.

High School or better in Other or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

BLS- Basic Life Support