Per Diem Rehab Aide

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rehab Aide assists therapists in the care and set up of patients under direct supervision. Responsible for performing clerical and non-clinical duties within the department.

Requirements

Heartsaver AED certification
High school diploma or equivalent
Prior experience

Responsibilities

Completes patient care job responsibilities according to the service area (the responsibilities may vary from one area to another).
Is familiar with treatment plan and precautions before working with a patient.
Monitors the patient's response to treatment.
Reports all patient related incidents to the primary therapist.
Collaborates with the supervising therapist so as to ensure proper documentation of services rendered.
Demonstrates the correct operation of therapeutic equipment.
Follows clerical procedures for treatment area.
Completes a variety of non-patient care responsibilities according to the service area.
Follows appropriate department maintenance procedures.
Maintains and stores equipment as required.
Appropriately assists therapist and patients with equipment within specified treatment area.
Responds appropriately to equipment malfunctions.
Maintains a safe workplace for the protection of the patient, staff and visitors.
Maintains necessary certifications and health tests.
Work is consistent with departmental and non-departmental needs.
Participates in continuing education.
Conforms to the spirit of Kaweah Health guidelines and standards.
Supports and carries out the policies of the Kaweah Health.
Behavior with patients, families, physicians, and staff is consistent with the spirit of KH.
Supports Kaweah Health efforts and teamwork.
Maintains confidentiality.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area.
Knowledgeable of growth and development for all patient/family cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age specific needs.
Able to effectively communicate and care for patient and family as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Performs other duties as assigned.