Responsibilities/Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a physical medicine aide/rehab aide to support acute care patient needs in the Rehabilitation department at M Health Fairview St John's Hospital in Maplewood!
The role assists with patient care under the direction of a therapist, transporting patients to/from Rehab gym, managing equipment, cleaning Rehab spaces and equipment, scheduling therapy appointments, light clerical tasks and other tasks as needed - providing general support to the department.
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FTE: 0.5 (authorized for 40 hours per pay period).
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Local SEIU, contract position.
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Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 8:00am - 4:30pm and one full weekend per month.
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Excellent opportunity to learn more about rehabiliation services!
Fairview Rehabilitation offers a range of services that serve patients across 10 acute-care hospitals, 3 post-acute settings and 70 outpatient adult and pediatric therapy clinics. Consisting of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy as well as Audiology and Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab, our therapists collaborate with colleagues in all medical settings and offer dozens of specialty programs.
Responsibilities
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Maintains knowledge of, and complies with, all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
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Actively participates in creating and implementing improvements.
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Safely transports patients in a timely manner and respects patient personal dignity.
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Demonstrates knowledge and skill to provide care to a diverse population.
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Assists therapists during patient treatments.
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Prepares patients, treatment area and equipment for treatment procedures and supplies.
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Provides hands on assistance to patients in the practice of repetitive activities to facilitate treatment.
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Cleans and maintains department and equipment.
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Maintains an inventory of supplies to ensure the efficient operation of the department.
Required Qualifications
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High School graduate or equivalent
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Basic Life Support (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
Preferred Qualifications
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Previous patient/customer service
Qualifications:
$21.96- $26.09 Hourly
