What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide position at Cameron Health?
Cameron Health is an independent, not-for-profit hospital that proudly serves Angola and Steuben County. We’ve been a cornerstone of this community and the surrounding area in northeast Indiana dating back to 1926. Over the years, we’ve helped generation after generation of area residents enjoy better health and live comfortably. Today, Cameron Hospital has grown into something more than a simple community hospital. Filled with advanced equipment and skilled specialists, Cameron is a modern, high-tech facility that provides advanced diagnostics, a variety of specialties and cutting-edge treatment options that are combined with highly personalized and compassionate care.
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation
JOB TITLE: Rehab Aide
SHIFT: PRN, As Needed, 1st shift, Days
DEPARTMENT: Physical Therapy
Summary/Objective
Supports cardiopulmonary specialist and therapy staff by preparing physical space for patient treatment by disinfecting surfaces, replacing supplies and linens, and ensuring an organized and safe environment.
Qualifications/Education
- Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to clean and sterilize equipment and areas according to Indiana State Board of Health and OSHA standards.
- Must be CPR certified within orientation period according to hospital policy.
Skills/Competencies
- Read and write legibly
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and patients
Essential Functions
- Assists in obtaining vital signs and/or glucometer readings for Phase 2 and 3 cardiopulmonary rehab patients, and assists patients in placement of telemetry leads, and to use and adjust exercise equipment.
- Keeps records and takes payment for Phase 3 program.
- Assists therapists in patient care as requested and prepares and cleans treatment areas prior to and between patients.
- Maintains department cleanliness following daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning schedule of equipment, maintaining records for State Board of Health requirements.
- Maintains appropriate department inventory of supplies and maintains clean and organized storage areas.
- Coordinates and executes delivery of activities program to Transitional Care patients according to Swing Bed regulations and hospital policy.
- Maintains accurate logs and instructs participants in orientation to the employee fitness program.