Rehabilitation Aide - UPMC : Job Details

Assists in the provision of patient care under the direct supervision of the licensed clinical staff, including OT, PT, SLP, PTA and COTA, and in accordance with practicing state's acts for those disciplines. Provides both clinical and clerical support as required by the facility. May include transporting patients as necessary in a safe, comfortable, courteous, timely and professional manner via prescribed transport vehicles. May assist in the training of therapy volunteers.**Responsibilities:**- Complete clerical duties: daily logs, registration, filing charges, and scheduling.- Maintain and inventory medical supplies, assisting with orders as needed.- Apply modalities and support patient care per state therapy practice acts.- Assist in orienting and mentoring new aides and therapy volunteers.- Notify healthcare team of patient whereabouts and ensure safety measures.- Adhere to scheduled shifts and break times.- Maintain a neat and orderly work area; clean equipment and patient care areas.- Demonstrate knowledge of safety, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster procedures.- Assist with patient transfers and setups as requested by therapy and nursing staff.- Check in and escort patients to treatment areas, informing therapists of their presence.- Transport patients and equipment safely and professionally.- Support non-treatment aspects of therapy services, following universal precautions.- Answer department phone calls politely, take messages, provide information, and transfer calls.- Discuss patient care with licensed clinicians before initiating activities; assist with patient activities on nursing units.- Document statistics, activities, exercises, and outcomes as directed.- Inform attending clinicians of patients' responses to treatment.- Maintain and store an adequate supply of linen for the department.Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to adjust! + Complete clerical duties: daily logs, registration, filing charges, and scheduling.+ Maintain and inventory medical supplies, assisting with orders as needed.+ Apply modalities and support patient care per state therapy practice acts.+ Assist in orienting and mentoring new aides and therapy volunteers.+ Notify healthcare team of patient whereabouts and ensure safety measures.+ Adhere to scheduled shifts and break times.+ Maintain a neat and orderly work area; clean equipment and patient care areas.+ Demonstrate knowledge of safety, fire, evacuation, emergency care, and disaster procedures.+ Assist with patient transfers and setups as requested by therapy and nursing staff.+ Check in and escort patients to treatment areas, informing therapists of their presence.+ Transport patients and equipment safely and professionally.+ Support non-treatment aspects of therapy services, following universal precautions.+ Answer department phone calls politely, take messages, provide information, and transfer calls.+ Discuss patient care with licensed clinicians before initiating activities; assist with patient activities on nursing units.+ Document statistics, activities, exercises, and outcomes as directed.+ Inform attending clinicians of patients' responses to treatment.+ Maintain and store an adequate supply of linen for the department.+ High school diploma or equivalent is required.+ Previous experience as a therapy technician or nursing assistant is preferred.+ Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.+ Must possess knowledge and skills required to provide quality customer service**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)**UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**