Rehab Aide I

The Shriners Hospital for Children • Boston, MA

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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 treatment preparation, patient transportation, equipment and supply organization, routine cleaning and documentation, and non-direct patient care tasks that contribute to patients’ treatment experience. The aide works under the supervision of a therapist and learns basic maintenance and modification of rehabilitation equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in rehabilitation or therapy.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Regularly clean treatment areas, toys, and equipment, and document equipment cleaning in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines and hospital policies and procedures.
• Keep equipment and supplies organized and accessible in treatment and storage areas.
• Maintain inventory of routinely used supplies and equipment and order additional inventory as needed.
• Assist with equipment setup and patient transportation, and support patient treatment programs under a therapist’s supervision.
• Assist therapists with non-direct patient care tasks, such as locating and setting up equipment, sending faxes, making phone calls, and requesting orders as indicated.
• 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