Rehabilitation Aide

Pay Range:$25.00 - $28.45

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
** Physical Activity Requirements
*** Employee is required to use a transfer/gait belt or to obtain the assistance of another employee when attempting to assist residents or when lifting and carrying objects more than 25 lbs. The employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements may occur naturally, although they may not be a requirement of the job.
** Access to Personal Health Information
*** Required access to personal health information on an as-needed basis.
** Licensure/Certification Requirements
*** Designated positions in this job class may require applicants to obtain the required Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement within a period of time as determined by the appointing authority at the time of hire.
** Equipment Used
*** Employee may be required to operate an automobile and various equipment associated with recreational programming.
** Environment
* ** Indoors and outdoors.
** Other Considerations and Requirements
*** The Aide will complete and successfully pass competencies established by each discipline in Rehabilitation Services (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology) to be able to see residents independently with minimal supervision.
* This position requires an individual with strong communication skills and the ability to work without direct supervision  Aide must be well organized, efficient with their time, and able to coordinate many activities. The employee may be requested to perform other duties or tasks that are not listed but are within the competence and training of the individual. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description based upon the consortium’s needs.
** Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
*** Reports directly to the Rehabilitation Services Manager/Director, with oversight and additional guidance and supervision from the Occupational Therapist or Activities Director.  The employee is required to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position.
* Interacts, communicates, and collaborates with team members to maximize group effectiveness.
* Maintains confidentiality following SEARHC policy and HIPAA regulations.
* As directed by a therapist, assists patients in transfers, gait, and exercise routines.  May administer some therapy modalities or supervise patients during exercise consistent with training, experience, and the patient’s plan of care.  Care may take place in multiple areas including the Rehabilitation Services gym, hallways, and various locations in the clinic.
* Assists providers with administrative manners and clinic operations as appropriate. Utilize the hospital computer system to obtain patient information, as well as keep abreast of hospital directives, and in general participate in the timely and efficient flow of information.  Provides summary of results, statistics, and metrics as required by management.  Attends hospital training for currency in software mechanisms and interface.  

Keeps current with knowledge of the position and participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-services, etc.  Performs office functions including, but not limited to, receiving and directing calls on a multiple line telephone system, providing assistance to callers and in clinic patients/clients, and completing registration and scheduling functions.
* Maintains cleanliness of the clinic on regularly scheduled intervals outlined by…