What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide position at Advocate Health Care?
Position Requirements
Enrolled in High school education or equivalent
Computer skills
Knowlegdge of computer keyboard
Ability to communicate effectively
Good organizational skills
Courteous and professional
interpoersonal skills
CPR Certification AHA BLS within 30 days of hire
Pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring patients. Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly).
Services may be required on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ambulating with patients over a variety of surfaces with and without assistive devices.
Physical and emotional stamina
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose
Provide support for Advocate Condell's Rehabiltation Department by managing information to facilitate coordination and efficient delivery of patient care. Perform a variety of clinical and clerical functions, which support the rehab staff, nursing staff and help provide patient~focused cost effective care under the supervision of a licensed rehabilitation professional.
Accountabilities
Basic patient care is provided to ensure comfort and safety
Provision of other team functions, which facilitate smooth and effective unit operations
Environment is kept clean and orderly
Unit supplies
Enrolled in High school education or equivalent
Computer skills
Knowlegdge of computer keyboard
Ability to communicate effectively
Good organizational skills
Courteous and professional
interpoersonal skills
CPR Certification AHA BLS within 30 days of hire
Pushing, pulling, lifting and transferring patients. Ability to perform heavy lifting (lifting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly).
Services may be required on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ambulating with patients over a variety of surfaces with and without assistive devices.
Physical and emotional stamina
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case~by~case basis.
Purpose
Provide support for Advocate Condell's Rehabiltation Department by managing information to facilitate coordination and efficient delivery of patient care. Perform a variety of clinical and clerical functions, which support the rehab staff, nursing staff and help provide patient~focused cost effective care under the supervision of a licensed rehabilitation professional.
Accountabilities
Basic patient care is provided to ensure comfort and safety
Provision of other team functions, which facilitate smooth and effective unit operations
Environment is kept clean and orderly
Unit supplies
Salary : $20 - $31