Job Description:

This is a multipurpose position in which duties range from carrying out basic patient care tasks as directed by a licensed therapist to overseeing a variety of operational activities for the department.

Scope

As a Rehab Aide you need to know how to:

• Assist with patient care by performing tasks under the direction and immediate supervision of a licensed Therapist.

• Assist with patient treatment with therapeutic exercise, functional activities, and/or modalities according to therapist direction.

• Report to therapist of record on patients status, progress and/or tolerance to therapy so that the therapist can modify the treatment plan/goals as necessary.

• Supervise and monitor patients for safety and patients are never left unattended.

• Perform assigned cleaning duties so that treatment areas and equipment are maintained according to infection control guidelines.

• Transport patients safely and in a timely manner without patient identification errors.

• Prepare patients/equipment for treatment according to therapist/assistant instruction.

• Effectively utilize critical thinking when problem solving.

• Recognize self-limitations and take initiative to seek additional resources or consultation.

• Successfully complete departmental competencies/audited skills.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, required

• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required

• Ability to interact with people of all ages, required

• Formal training in a medical field, such as, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or other equivalent training, preferred

• At least one (1) year of experience in a setting serving the same age/type of patient population served by this facility or department, preferred

Physical Requirements:

Carrying, Climbing, Crawling, Hearing/Listening, Lifting, Manual Dexterity, Pulling/Pushing, Seeing, Speaking, Squatting/Kneeling, Standing, Walking

Location:

St Marys Medical Center

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$16.00 - $20.47

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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