Outpatient Rehab Aide II

American Addiction Centers • Oswego, IL

3d • $20 - $31

About The Position

Physical and Occupational Therapy support role working as one department across 5 locations in Oswego, Aurora, and Batavia. 80 Templeton Dr. Oswego, IL 60543 1221 N. Highland Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 2285 Sequoia Drive Aurora, IL 60506 4100 Healthway Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 2500 W. Fabyan Pkwy. Batavia, IL 60510 Clinic operating hours: 6:30am-7pm M-Th, F 6:30-3:30, base schedules set monthly. No weekend work. Pay Range $20.40 - $30.60

Requirements

• High School Education
• 1 year of experience as a Rehab Aide or Rehab Technician
• Good communication skills.
• Competency in all Rehab Aide I duties.

Responsibilities

• Performance of daily maintenance routines for various rehabilitation departments 5)Disinfects equipment. 6)Loads and unloads dishwasher as applicable. 7)Stores and maintains and refills disinfectant according to hospital specifications. 8)Sets up and cleans up therapy rooms for specific procedures as requested. 9)Delivers and picks up equipment for special disinfecting procedures (i.e. Gait belts, bottles, SPIO vests, Ball bath supplies etc.). 1)Performs daily sanitation of PT/OT Gym areas, i.e., mat tables, tables, and therapeutic equipment. 2)Notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment malfunctioning, hydra equipment. 3)Maintains general clinic tidiness. 4)Maintains splint area ensuring that supplies are properly stored and countertops are clear. Refills water levels.
• Performance of providing/assisting with clerical responsibilities as directed by supervisor/therapist. 1)Maintains department supplies/materials, including inventory, ordering and restocking. 2)Assists in submitting clinical forms to be scanned in medical records.. 3)Copies forms, reports, records. 4)Addresses and fills envelopes for mailings. 5)Prepares packages for mailing. 6)Sends copy requests to Copy Center. 7)Faxes documents according to Hospital policy. 8)Sorts and distributes mail and reports to appropriate staff. 9)Distributes office supplies and therapy materials upon delivery. 10)Accepts, verifies, and puts away supplies when delivered. 11. Orders food for therapy services. 12. Performs other clerical duties as back up or as assigned.
• Performance of basic modality/exercise treatments. 1) Delivers basic modality treatments after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions under the direct supervision of a therapist to include hot/cold packs, Hydra, but not to include Electrical Stimulation or advanced therapeutic techniques.
• Preparation of patient for treatment to facilitate patient care 1)Prepares patient for treatment after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions. 2)assists with set up and clean up for a video swallow study, splinting, casting and group therapy under the direction of licensed therapist. 3)Assists patient with dressing and undressing as needed.
• Performance of patient transportation and routine errands between various rehabilitation settings 3)Delivers supplies and equipment to patient’s room and rehab satellite units. 1)Completes errands throughout hospital as assigned. 2)Performs transporting duties as requested, i.e., wheelchair and cart and various life support equipment meeting an assigned schedule.
• 1)Performs basic gait training with patients after the therapist has instructed the patient and aide in the proper gait technique and precautions. 2)Performs basic exercises with patients after the therapist has instructed the aide and patient in the proper technique and precautions.
• Performance of basic patient transfer techniques to facilitate patient care. 1)Performs basic patient transfer techniques after having been instructed and credentialed in safety techniques and precautions. 2)Performs the transfer techniques, stand pivot, slide board, sit to stand, and cart transfers under the direct supervision of a therapist to aid in the delivery of patient care. 3)Communicates potential patient problems and abnormal patient behavior to attending therapist.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees