Rehab Aide I

Shriners Children's • Springfield, MA

18d

About The Position

The Rehab Aide I assists licensed therapists with patient care and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized therapy environment. The role supports therapists with equipment setup, patient transportation, treatment-program assistance, and other non-direct patient-care tasks that enhance patients’ one-to-one treatment experience. The aide also organizes and maintains supplies and equipment, cleans treatment areas and equipment, welcomes patients and visitors, and learns basic equipment maintenance and modification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in rehabilitation or therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assist with equipment setup, patient transportation, and patient treatment programs under a therapist’s supervision.
• Support therapists with non-direct patient-care tasks, including locating and setting up equipment, sending faxes, making phone calls, and requesting orders as indicated.
• Keep equipment and supplies organized, available, and accessible in treatment and storage areas.
• Maintain inventory of routinely used supplies and equipment and order additional inventory as needed.
• Regularly clean treatment areas, including toys, and equipment; document equipment cleaning according to manufacturers’ guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
• Greet patients, families, and visitors promptly and notify the therapist when a patient arrives.
• Learn and complete basic maintenance and modification of equipment such as walkers, gait trainers, standers, and wheelchairs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED