What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Therapy Aide position at UVM Health - UVM Medical Center?
Job Description
The Rehab Therapy Aide contributes to the provision of therapeutic treatments, by directly assisting with treatment, maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and materials, maintaining clean and safe treatment areas, providing clerical and other related support services as necessary at the care sites.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
One year of experience working with patients is preferred.
Addendum
Safety and a well-paced mobility plan help to restore the patient's functional abilities and enables them to get home. We value team members who bring positivity, enthusiasm, resilience and a can-do attitude every day.
This position’s primary designation is a mobility aide on either general medicine or medical/surgical floor. Goal is to engage on a daily basis with direct nursing staff to determine who is appropriate for mobility each day, document the mobility, and communicate with nursing the outcomes when necessary. This position requires demonstrating competence with established mobility techniques for both independent and interdisciplinary use.
The Rehab Therapy Aide contributes to the provision of therapeutic treatments, by directly assisting with treatment, maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies, equipment and materials, maintaining clean and safe treatment areas, providing clerical and other related support services as necessary at the care sites.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience
One year of experience working with patients is preferred.
Addendum
Safety and a well-paced mobility plan help to restore the patient's functional abilities and enables them to get home. We value team members who bring positivity, enthusiasm, resilience and a can-do attitude every day.
This position’s primary designation is a mobility aide on either general medicine or medical/surgical floor. Goal is to engage on a daily basis with direct nursing staff to determine who is appropriate for mobility each day, document the mobility, and communicate with nursing the outcomes when necessary. This position requires demonstrating competence with established mobility techniques for both independent and interdisciplinary use.