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Overview

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence-based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island’s Top Workplace.

St. Charles Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Three Village area for more than 110 years. St. Charles is renowned for its outstanding customer service and scored as one of the top hospitals on Long Island in the delivery of high quality care. This non-profit hospital features three centers of excellence: Maternal/Child services, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation. St. Charles also offers services in general surgery, colon/rectal surgery, bariatric surgery, neurosurgery, ENT, pediatrics, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, epilepsy, stroke care, Female Pelvic Floor Disorders Center, and a nationally accredited Sleep Disorders Center.

Job Details

The outpatient rehabilitation aide works under the direct supervision of physical and occupational therapists and therapist assistants to assist with patient care; maintains the organization and cleanliness of the treatment space; and sets up and maintains cleanliness of equipment.

Responsibilities:

Assist in carrying out patient care under the direct supervision of the therapist or therapy assistant. This may include but is not limited to assisting with functional mobility, ADL’s, exercises etc.

Demonstrates awareness of patient’s age, growth and development during any patient interaction.

Demonstrates safety awareness and proper technique and body mechanics during all patient transfers.

Demonstrates safe and proper guarding techniques during patient care activities.

Correctly positions and prepares patients for treatments as required.

Assists patients with ADL’s as needed(dressing/toileting etc.).

Reports any significant changes in patients’ condition or behavior to PT, OT, or nurse immediately.

Regularly cleans and organizes the treatment space, storage areas and equipment.

Cleans patient care equipment after every patient use.

Maintains linen supply for the department assuring an adequate supply is present and stored/stacked appropriately.

Logs the temperature of all hot pack, cold pack, paraffin and applicable refrigerators on a daily basis and reports any temperatures outside the norm to supervisor immediately.

Cleans all hot pack and cold pack machines in the department on a monthly basis.

Returns equipment to its proper place and cleans/ prepares treatment areas between patient uses.

Requirements:

Education:

HS Diploma/GED.

Skills:

Rehabilitation Aide must be able to carry out patient treatment plans under the direct supervision of the licensed therapist for patients with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses.

Must be able to multitask and work in a fast paced department, organizing and maintaining the cleanliness of treatment space and equipment.

Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.

Experience:

Experience in an outpatient setting strongly preferred but not required

Salary Range

USD $25.59 - USD $25.59 /Hr.

This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, Catholic Health offers generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.