Rehab Aide

CHI Saint Joseph Health System • Lexington, KY

17h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Rehab Aide at Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation. This role involves preparing treatment areas, helping patients with exercises and mobility, managing equipment, and maintaining a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated. The hospital is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system with approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians, dedicated to advancing health for all people across 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers in 24 states. Success in this position requires strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation
• Prepare treatment areas
• Help patients with exercises and mobility
• Manage equipment
• Maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting
• Responsible for transportation and transfers of patients to, from, and within the department
• Initiate, prepare, and provide routine treatment, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, ultrasound and paraffin bath, upon the direct request of the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant
• Report any unfavorable responses to exercise or equipment to the therapist
• Responsible for positioning of the patient and bringing equipment to the treatment area
• Perform housekeeping tasks: change linens on plinth when appropriate; clean treatment machines; and do other cleaning as required to keep department neat and orderly
• May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment

What This Job Offers

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