The Rehabilitation Aide helps prepare patients and the environment for treatments and assists therapists in performing treatment under his/her supervision. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) pediatric, adolescent, adult, older adult and frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. Physical Requirements – Standing and/or walking most of an 8 hour day with occasional lifting of weights up to 50 lbs and frequent lifting of weights up to 25 lbs. Frequent bending, crouching, kneeling, pushing on carpeted surfaces, pulling, reaching, stair climbing, and standing unassisted. Occasional transferring of patients exceeding 200 lbs, frequent transferring of patients exceeding 100 lbs. Visual Requirements – Continuous near vision, depth perception, accommodation, full field of vision or compensatory ability, eye hand coordination, far acuity, and ability to read. Hearing Requirements – Continuous normal conversation, occasional telephone conversation at normal volumes, occasional conversation at low voice volumes. Working Conditions – Limited exposure to potentially hazardous substances. Frequent exposure to body fluids and patients who are incontinent and/or confused. Occasional exposure to patients who are combative and/or verbally abusive. Treatment areas may be noisy and crowded with limited climate control.
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Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees