Rehab Aide

NHC Careers•Moulton, AL

10h

About The Position

NHC HealthCare Moulton is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and dependable Rehab Aide to support its rehabilitation team. The role helps therapists and therapy assistants with daily rehabilitation activities, prepares patients and treatment areas, and contributes to a safe, clean, and organized rehabilitation environment. The Rehab Aide supports patients working toward recovery goals, particularly within a geriatric population, while following licensed professionals’ instructions and remaining within the authorized scope of the role. The position also includes maintaining equipment and supplies, assisting with general administrative duties, communicating patient-related information to appropriate team members, and following safety, infection prevention, and confidentiality procedures. The Rehab Aide must use sound judgment, recognize the limits of the role, and must not represent themselves as a licensed therapist or therapy assistant. This is a full-time position with a schedule to be determined. Pay is competitive and based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Previous experience in rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, or a healthcare setting is preferred but not required.
Passion for working with the geriatric population and supporting patient rehabilitation.
Motivated, dependable, self-driven, and able to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
Positive, engaging attitude and compassionate approach to patient care.
Ability to understand and consistently follow instructions from licensed rehabilitation professionals.
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
Emotional maturity and stability to manage the physical and emotional demands of the position.
Sound judgment when performing assigned responsibilities.
Willingness to learn the principles, methods, materials, and equipment used in rehabilitation services.
Understanding of potential patient safety hazards and ability to follow appropriate precautions.
Ability to recognize the limitations of the Rehab Aide role and perform only authorized duties.
Must not represent oneself as a licensed therapist or therapy assistant.
Ability to remain physically active throughout the workday.
Ability to lift approximately 50–60 pounds as required by job duties and established safe-handling procedures.
Ability to assist with patient transfers, mobility, and guarding using appropriate equipment and assistance to protect patients and Partners.
Frequently bend, stoop, squat, reach, and perform repetitive physical movements.
Fine motor skills and manual dexterity necessary to complete assigned tasks.
Mental alertness, judgment, and attention to detail necessary for safe patient care.
Ability to observe and respond appropriately to visual and auditory cues from patients and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in rehabilitation, long-term care, skilled nursing, or a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Assist therapists and therapy assistants with daily rehabilitation activities as directed.
Prepare patients for therapy sessions and assist with treatment setup.
Safely transport patients to and from therapy sessions and designated areas.
Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional rehabilitation environment.
Clean and maintain rehabilitation equipment and help ensure it functions properly.
Monitor and replenish therapy supplies, linens, and other necessary materials.
Assist with general office and administrative duties as directed by the Facility Rehabilitation Coordinator or Center Rehabilitation Coordinator.
Communicate accurate patient-related information to appropriate team members verbally and in writing.
Follow instructions from licensed therapy professionals carefully and consistently.
Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and mobility only as directed and within the permitted scope of the Rehab Aide role.
Follow established infection prevention, safety, and patient confidentiality procedures.
Attend required meetings, training sessions, and in-services as directed.
Encourage patient participation and celebrate patient progress.
Complete additional assigned duties that fall within the allowable scope of the position.