Rehabilitation Aide
About The Position
The Rehabilitation Aide supports physical and occupational therapists by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized treatment environment, assisting with patient care under therapist supervision, and performing operational tasks. The role is suited to proactive individuals who can multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position in Elgin, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no weekends. Expected starting pay is $17–$20 per hour, based on experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Customer service experience is preferred. Candidates must pass a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing. Any job offer is contingent on successful completion of these checks and obtaining active licensures per job requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Self-directed and motivated.
- Ability to work from detailed verbal or written instructions and use judgment for routine situations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to problem solve through a well-defined approach.
- Strong team orientation.
- Ability to accomplish multiple tasks and prioritize activities.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
- Must pass a background check and pre-employment TB and drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist with setting up patient treatment under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist.
- Clean equipment, mats, and other items involved in patient care after each patient use, following approved infection control guidelines.
- Monitor inventory and reorder supplies in a timely manner.
- Restock treatment rooms and the supply closet in a timely manner.
- Assist with scheduling patients and answering phones when appropriate.
- Communicate patient needs effectively and establish professional relationships with the healthcare team.
- Comply with safety activities, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements such as OSHA and The Joint Commission.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Attend and participate in department meetings.
- Attend mandatory educational programs.
- Follow established guidelines in hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties for which competency has been demonstrated.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
