CHI Saint Joseph Health System·Lexington, Kentucky
The Rehab Aide assists licensed therapists by preparing treatment areas, helping patients with exercises, and performing routine treatments like hydrotherapy and hot/cold packs. They are also responsible for patient transport, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a clean and orderly clinical environment.
Where You’ll Work Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital, a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford, the mission to provide compassionate care to the underserved is still carried out today.
Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.
Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people.
With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians.
Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.
Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Rehab Aide, you will assist licensed therapists in providing therapeutic care and support to patients undergoing rehabilitation.Every day you will prepare treatment areas, help patients with exercises and mobility, manage equipment, and maintain a safe and organized clinical environment as delegated.To be successful, you will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to supporting patient progress and therapist needs within the rehabilitation setting.
Tech is responsible for transportation and transfers of patients to, from, and within the department.
Will initiate, prepare, and provide routine treatment, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, ultrasound and paraffin bath, upon the direct request of the physical therapist or physical therapy assistant.
Reports any unfavorable responses to exercise or equipment to the therapist.
Responsible for positioning of the patient and bringing equipment to the treatment area.
Will perform the following housekeeping tasks: change linens on plinth when appropriate; clean treatment machines; and do other cleaning as required to keep department neat and orderly.
May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment.
Job Requirements Required High school diploma or equivalent, upon hire Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or CPR certification is required upon hire.
Market context
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