Rehab Aide - Acute Rehab Unit - Per Diem 8 Hours Day (6:30 AM to 3:00 PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

12d • $21 - $26

About The Position

The Rehab Aide assists with direct and indirect delivery of patient care in the Acute Rehab Unit. Under the direction of the Director of the Department, the aide performs tasks delegated by therapists, chiefs, or the director. Duties include helping schedule patients and update potential referrals from surgery schedules; creating scheduling tags for new referrals; transcribing and distributing schedules to nursing units; setting up and cleaning up for treatments; assisting with patient treatment; cleaning and maintaining departmental areas and equipment; stocking linen and supplies; performing clerical functions; communicating and documenting effectively; and completing other activities as directed.

Requirements

• High school education or equivalent.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to assist therapists in providing care appropriate to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Excellent customer service behavior.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Internet access and utilization.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification from the American Heart Association.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) is required within LA City; if not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days and renewed before expiration.

Nice To Haves

• 6–12 months of volunteer or paid experience in a rehabilitation setting, either in a hospital or private practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists with patient scheduling and update potential referrals from surgery schedules.
• Create scheduling tags for new referrals, transcribe schedules, and distribute schedules to nursing units.
• Set up and clean up for patient treatments and assist with treatment.
• Clean and maintain departmental areas and equipment.
• Stock linen and supplies.
• Perform clerical functions and communicate and document effectively.
• Complete other activities as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED