Job Description
Become part of Essentia's accomplished team where our mission guides us every day: We are called to make a healthy difference in people’s lives. This calling resonates deeply for our caregivers and our colleagues working behind the scenes, who all bring high-quality, compassionate care to the patients we are privileged to serve.
Education Qualifications
Previous health care related experience or education required.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Rehabilitation Aide to join our multi-discipline rehab services team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our physical, occupational, speech therapists and therapy assistants with patient care within scope.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare treatment areas and equipment for therapy sessions and supplies for patient care
- Assist therapists in transporting and positioning patients for treatments
- Clean and maintain treatment areas and equipment before and after use
- Perform routine, non-clinical patient care tasks under therapist supervision
- Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure stock areas are clean and organized
- Greet patients and answer basic questions about treatments
- Collaborate with nursing staff to transport patients to and from therapy gyms
- Assist in resettling patients back into their rooms after therapy sessions
- Support Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) during Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) procedures
- Provide an extra set of hands for Occupational Therapists (OTs) and Physical Therapists (PTs) during therapy sessions
- Maintain equipment cleaning schedules
- Transporting patients and maintenance of department records
- Miscellaneous clerical and registration functions as needed to support the department and patient flow
- Work as part of the care team to provide optimal customer service and clinical outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
Schedule
This is a casual, or as-needed, position.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications
No certification/licensure requirements
Employee Benefits at Essentia Health*: Health Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, plus supplemental health benefit options to ensure employees' well-being.Retirement Savings Plans: 401(k) with employer contributions to support long-term financial security.Professional Development: Opportunities for career growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs.Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, time off, holidays, and personal leave to help employees manage their professional and personal lives.Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives focused on physical, mental, and emotional health, including fitness memberships, counseling services, and wellness activities.*Eligibility for Essentia Health’s benefit programs vary. Please refer to the benefit summary provided to you, or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000 for more information.
Job Location: Essentia Health Moose Lake Hospital
Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start/End: 7:30am/4:00pm
Compensation Range: $16.63 - $21.86 / hour
Union: Moose Lake UFCW Local 1189 (MLUFCW)
FTE: 0
Weekends: n/a