Rehabilitation Aide

InnovAge • Charlottesville, VA

2d

About The Position

Under the oversight of the Therapy Supervisor or Center Director and the direction and guidance of a Physical or Occupational Therapist, the Rehabilitation Aide assists with participant treatments, maintenance of the rehabilitation department, home visits, and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment. The role includes participant care and administrative duties, each accounting for 50% of the work.

InnovAge provides the Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which offers enrolled seniors customized healthcare and social support at PACE Adult Day Health Centers. Its teams develop personalized care plans to help seniors live independently and safely in their homes and communities. This position contributes to that patient-centered care model by supporting rehabilitation services and department operations.

The listed compensation range is $18.37–$21.15. Compensation may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, experience, knowledge, skills, education, certifications, training, and internal equity. Applicants are considered until the position is filled. Florida applicants must complete a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Personal transportation, a state-issued driver’s license, a good driving record, and auto insurance as required by law.
• At least one year of experience working with frail or elderly people.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and/or training in rehabilitation techniques through on-the-job training or appropriate schooling.

Responsibilities

• Transport and prepare participants for treatment and provide other support services.
• Apply and monitor hot or cold packs and paraffin as assigned by the therapist.
• Monitor participants’ vital signs and immediately report abnormal signs to the supervising therapist.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and mobility according to the therapist’s specific plan of care.
• Carry out passive treatments, such as passive range of motion and positioning.
• Guide individual and group exercise programs under therapist supervision.
• Guide participants in using therapeutic exercise equipment in the rehabilitation department and home bathroom equipment.
• Deliver and retrieve Durable Medical Equipment (DME) from clinics and participant homes as needed.
• Maintain DME records according to department procedures.
• Make moderate wheelchair repairs as directed by the therapist and forward extensive repairs to the appropriate person for repair or replacement.
• Prepare and clean the rehabilitation area by maintaining and implementing equipment systems and performing light housekeeping.
• Report unsafe equipment conditions to appropriate staff for repair.
• Maintain adequate supply stock and report when inventory needs replenishment.
• Perform clerical duties, including filing, photocopying or faxing, phone reception, and recording departmental statistics.
• Conduct home visits as part of the role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage, including supplemental life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan; the compensation disclaimer specifies a company match.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

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