Rehabilitation Technician: Patient Care & Therapy Support

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to assist patients and the care team in preparing for treatments and providing basic day care support in a clean, organized environment.

You will work with therapists on patient care during sessions, help with transfers and therapy activities, and reinforce self-care skills while upholding our core values of hope, compassion, discovery and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a physical therapy aide or related health care experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Understanding of the growth and development of adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatments or evaluation, assisting them to undress and don garments or treatment aids.
• Transfers, moves, and ambulates patients to and from department with wheelchair or stretcher.
• Assists therapist in direct patient care activities such as sensory stimulation and gait training.
• Assists therapist in patient care during treatment sessions such as exercise and weight training.
• Maintains infection control procedures and cleans equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking a Rehabilitation Technician to assist patients and the care team in preparing for treatments and providing basic day care support in a clean, organized environment.

You will work with therapists on patient care during sessions, help with transfers and therapy activities, and reinforce self-care skills while upholding our core values of hope, compassion, discovery and collaboration.