Rehabilitation Aide or Sr. Aide - GAL (Outpatient Only)

Senior Rehab Aide

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient’s functional ability.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum three years’ experience as a rehabilitation aide.

Rehab Aide

Minimum Qualifications

 No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a rehabilitation environment or education related to a rehabilitation career path preferred.

Current CPR certification from an AHA-approved course provider

Job Description:

Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient’s functional ability.

JOB DUTIES

• Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner
• While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the rehabilitation aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient’s age, culture, and condition
• Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, customers, volunteers and other aides to maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintains linen, disinfects equipment, sterilizes equipment, and tracks reusable supplies.
• Maintains clean working environment.
• Receives, distributes, and restocks supplies.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.