Per Diem Rehab Aide

Per Diem Rehab Aide

Requirements

• Heartsaver AED certification required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Completes patient care job responsibilities according to the service area
• Is familiar with treatment plan and precautions before working with a patient
• Monitors the patient’s response to treatment
• Reports all patient related incidents to the primary therapist
• Collaborates with the supervising therapist to ensure proper documentation of services rendered
• Demonstrates the correct operation of therapeutic equipment
• Follows clerical procedures for treatment area
• Completes a variety of non-patient care responsibilities according to the service area
• Follows appropriate department maintenance procedures
• Maintains and stores equipment as required
• Appropriately assists therapist and patients with equipment within specified treatment area
• Responds appropriately to equipment malfunctions
• Maintains a safe workplace for the protection of the patient, staff and visitors
• Maintains necessary certifications and health tests
• Participates in continuing education
• Conforms to the spirit of Kaweah Health guidelines and standards
• Supports and carries out the policies of Kaweah Health
• Maintains confidentiality
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area
• Performs other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior experience preferred