Rehab Clinical Assistant (Rehab Aide), Acute Care, PRN, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo
About The Position
Under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Therapist, and in accordance with defined policies and procedures for the department, the Rehab Clinical Assistant provides technical patient care to a pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population as assigned by the therapist. Duties may include the performance of basic technical skills not requiring licensure, such as, but not limited to: filing, data entry, copying and answering phones; assisting patients with non-billable therapeutic exercise and activities under the supervision of a therapist; assisting the Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist with a co-treatment that requires a second persons help; patient transportation; department maintenance activities (stocking supplies, moving equipment, ordering and procuring supplies, cleaning equipment, etc.); and basic customer service (directions, visitor control, and other functions as needed). All activities that the Rehab Clinical Assistant provides to the patient are non-billable activities. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- BLS certification within 3 months of hire required
- Successful completion of the organization, department and job specific competencies within 3 months of hire
- Able to read and interpret data from equipment and computers.
- Keyboarding skills to operate a PC/mobile device.
- Ability to gather data and follow appropriate plan of action, established by the therapist, and within the scope of the Rehab Clinical Assistant role.
- Able to use copier and fax machine.
- Ability to cross train and attain competencies in other areas within Rehabilitation Services.
- Skill and proficiency in oral and written grammar of English, communication and basic mathematics
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a health care delivery system preferred.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides information, direction, and assistance as appropriate to persons entering the department.
- Stocks, disposes of, and orders linen.
- Cleans all surfaces patients are in contact with.
- Cleans all toys used once a week or upon request of the therapist.
- Able to retrieve patient data on the computer.
- Answers phones and takes messages.
- Stocks and orders supplies in timely manner such as crutches, splints, theraband, wound care dressings, and forms.
- Contacts Manager, Maintenance, or Clinical Equipment Maintenance with faulty equipment.
- Maintains a clean and orderly environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times.
- Assumes responsibility for own growth and development; attends regular staff meetings.
- Safely transfer patients from bed to wheelchair and back to bed. Skills and knowledge on how to use safe patient handling equipment.
- Transport patients in a wheelchair.
- Assist therapists/assistants with patient treatment when requested and properly instructed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
