REHAB AIDE in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

Schwab Rehabilitation is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and energetic Full-Time Outpatient Therapy Rehab Aide to join our highly skilled and collaborative rehabilitation team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in rehabilitation and patient care to gain hands-on experience while supporting a large interdisciplinary team of therapy professionals.

Why Schwab Rehabilitation?

Schwab Rehabilitation, a proud member of Sinai Chicago, is a nonprofit, 102-bed rehabilitation facility offering a comprehensive continuum of care, from acute hospitalization to inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient therapy services for adults and children.

Our team enjoys working in an innovative and supportive environment that includes: seven spacious treatment gyms, multiple private treatment rooms, warm-water therapeutic pool, an award-winning rooftop therapeutic garden, advanced rehabilitation technology and equipment and a team including several bilingual therapists and board-certified specialists.

The Rehab Aide works under the direct supervision of therapists and/or therapy assistants, and the key responsibilities include:

• Preparing patients and equipment for treatment

• Overseeing general exercises that do not require skilled therapy

• Maintaining/restocking supplies for the department

• Cleaning and organization of treatment areas

• Assisting therapists and assistants with patient care, including but not limited to, positioning, toileting, application of splints and casts etc.

• Acting as an extension of the therapist by providing hands-on assistance during therapeutic activities

• Assisting with additional tasks/duties as instructed by the therapist, assistant or manager

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent required. Ability to read, understand, and follow written procedures and safety guidelines. CNA certification or Rehabilitation Aide training preferred, but not required.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Three to six months on the job training are required to become familiar with various procedures, techniques and safety precautions.