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Join Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital's team of caregivers that remain on the leading edge of technology and education, all while consistently providing patient-centered healthcare. As part of Cleveland Clinic's Florida region, Weston Hospital is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale and Florida regions. Here, you will receive endless support and appreciation while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Rehab Aide, you will support Physical and Occupational Therapists in the outpatient neuro rehabilitation department by assisting with therapeutic activities and patient care. In this role, you will help administer a variety of treatment techniques for patients managing functional limitations, impairments, and disorders. Your contributions will help enhance treatment outcomes, promote patient motivation, and create a welcoming, supportive environment for patients and caregivers.

A caregiver in this role works a day/evening rotation, with shifts from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Support inpatient and/or outpatient Physical Therapy and Orthopedic teams, including checking andmaintainingpar levels of supplies,orderingsuppliesandmaintaininginventory levelsand storing supplies as received.

• Contact vendors tofacilitateorders for prosthetics/orthotics and ensureappropriate chargingis completed.

• Ensure billing/charging is completed ina timelyandaccuratemanner.

• Assistwith patient flow and with moving, ambulating and transporting patients as directed.

• Check temperatures of hydrocollator,aquacisorand paraffin and log, notify engineering if an adjustment is necessary, clean equipment, prepare treatment areas and modalities andassistthe office coordinator with filing, answering phones, preparing patient charts and photocopying in outpatient centers.

• Perform orthopedic duties, set up traction, trapezes and CPM machines, apply, remove andmodifycasts, and set up footboards, soft orthopedicgoodsand other related equipment in inpatient settings.

• Create a safe environment of care through rounding,maintainingthe equipment room and ensuring equipment is placed in soiled utility room for cleaning.

• Perform orthopedic technician procedures.

• Document verification of order in medical records.

• Apply orthopedic appliances, soft goods and/or casts as ordered.

• Assistwith the maintenance and cleanliness of supportive areas and equipment (e.g., equipment room, soiled utility room, medication/supply rooms, etc.).

• Check orthopedic equipment monthly and clean andmaintainequipment without prompting.

• Provide patient education on cast care and how to remove and apply splints.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High School Diploma/GED

• On-the-job training either at this facility or approved similar setting

• Reasoning,mathematicaland English language skills

• Ability to work at a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests

• Ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Prior experience as a physical therapy aide

• Prior rehabilitation experience

• Bilingual In Spanish

Physical Requirements:

• Work is medium/frequent, lifting and carrying equipment, supplies and materials up to 50 pounds without help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

• Stooping, pushing, reaching and pulling when moving patients or equipment into position for treatment.

• Working Environment and Demands of Position: The occupant of this position spends 98% his/her time in air-conditioned areas, the remainder in outside areas. The potential for exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens is present while completing clinical duties.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

Pay Range

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