REHAB TECHNICIAN

Edmonds Post Acute • Edmonds, WA

1d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Technician supports the therapy team (PT, OT, and SLP) in providing high-quality care to residents in a skilled nursing facility. This role assists with non-clinical and delegated support tasks that improve therapy workflow, resident experience, and department efficiency. The Rehab Tech helps prepare treatment areas, transport residents, maintain equipment, support scheduling/coordination, and assist therapists with routine tasks within scope and under appropriate supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Ability to follow directions, prioritize & execute tasks
• Basic computer skills (email, scheduling systems, documentation support)
• Ability to maintain resident confidentiality (HIPAA compliance)
• Frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, and pushing/pulling equipment/wheelchairs
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Ability to assist with resident transport and mobility tasks within role expectations
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds with/with equipment.
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to typical healthcare conditions such as COVID, C-DIFF, and Nora Virus etc.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
• Inside work, normal temperatures, some noise, occasional fumes/odors, chemical exposure and potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• This job cannot be performed without exposure to the stresses associated with an intimate, 24-hour skilled care environment that delivers care and services primarily to disabled and cognitively impaired residents in an aging population.
• Personnel at every level must follow HIPAA rules and regulations.
• This position is a Mandated Reporter regarding the suspicion of elder abuse and may have access to Protected Health Information (PHI).

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a healthcare, rehab, SNF, or patient care setting
• Experience working with older adults
• CPR/BLS certification (if required by facility/company policy)
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management and organization
• Customer service / resident-centered approach
• Reliability and attention to detail
• Adaptability and initiative
• Professional communication with interdisciplinary team members

Responsibilities

• Assist with transporting residents to and from therapy sessions safely and efficiently
• Help set up residents for therapy sessions as directed by licensed therapy staff
• Support smooth transitions between treatment sessions to maximize therapy efficiency
• Assist with pre-scheduled group therapy logistics by coordinating resident readiness, communicating with nursing/unit staff, and transporting residents to the therapy gym to support timely group start times.
• Support therapists with non-clinical group set-up tasks (e.g., seating, equipment set-up, gathering supplies) for pre-scheduled groups as directed.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and encouraging environment for residents
• Prepare treatment areas and therapy supplies/equipment before sessions
• Clean and sanitize therapy equipment and treatment spaces per facility infection control standards
• Monitor therapy gym organization and restock routine supplies
• Report damaged or missing equipment/supplies to therapy leadership
• Assist with therapy scheduling coordination and communication with nursing/unit staff
• Support tracking logs, departmental forms, and other non-clinical documentation tasks as assigned
• Help with printing, filing, scanning, and organizing therapy-related paperwork
• Communicate resident availability barriers (meals, nursing care, appointments, etc.) to therapy staff
• Work closely with PT/OT/SLP staff, assistants, nursing, and front-line facility staff
• Follow therapist instructions and facility policies regarding resident handling and safety
• Participate in department meetings/in-services as requested
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all residents and team interactions

What This Job Offers

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