Rehabilitation Aide (Full Time) - SMMC

Essentia Health • Duluth, MN

10d • $17 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Essentia's mission is to make a healthy difference in people's lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Aide to join our acute care hospital team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our rehabilitation therapists and assisting patients during their recovery process.

Requirements

• Previous health care related experience or education.
• No certification/licensure requirements

Responsibilities

• Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions
• Assist therapists in transporting and positioning patients for treatments
• Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment before and after use
• Perform routine, non-clinical patient care tasks under therapist supervision
• Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure stock areas are clean and organized
• Greet patients and answer basic questions about treatments
• Collaborate with nursing staff to transport patients to and from therapy gyms
• Assist in resettling patients back into their rooms after therapy sessions
• Participate in weekend rotation (one weekend every four weeks)
• Maintain equipment cleaning schedules
• Support Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) during Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) procedures
• Provide an extra set of hands for Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) during therapy sessions
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and personal leave
• Colleague Connection Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed