Therapy Aide Job Opening

Therapy Aide

SSM Rehabilitation Hospital

• Bridgeton, Missouri
— Part-time
Category: Home Health Aide
SSM Health Day Institute is looking for a Part-Time Therapy Aide/Driver to join the team at our Bridgeton Day Institute!!

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital's Day Institute Program offers a specialized, outpatient rehabilitation program in a flexible full-day format for individuals who can benefit from a comprehensive approach to recovery, but don't necessarily need rehabilitation in the acute hospital setting.

Under the direction of a therapist, the Rehab Aide assists patients in the rehabilitation process through provision of requested activities. Prepares and maintains equipment and physical plant for daily activities.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, drives the company vehicles making pick-ups and deliveries between facilities, and assisting the Administration team with daily operations.

We have been recognized by the St. Louis Post Dispatch as one of the "Top Workplaces" in St. Louis for years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018!
Rehab Aide performs patient related tasks assigned by therapist, including but not limited to:
  • Lifts patients to/from mats, treatment and tilt tables, wheelchairs and other equipment appropriate to the facility/department.
  • Assists patients with transfer activities to all surfaces.
  • Assists patients in donning/doffing all appliances specific to the facility/department.
  • Positions patients in parallel bars and prepares patients for standing with appropriate orthotic/prosthetic devices and equipment.
  • Transports patients to/from therapy as needed.
  • Assists therapist with other patient related treatment activities as appropriate and providing equipment.
  • Assist with patient related activities including equipment set-up and patient positioning in preparation for therapy session as outlined in the State Practice Act.
  • Maintains the department and department equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Driver Responsibilities:
  • Drives the company vehicles in a safe manner according to the written schedule.
  • Maintains company vehicles in a clean condition, interior and exterior at all times.
  • Coordinates vehicle maintenance schedule, reports problems with vehicles to supervisor.
  • Assist with the transport of furniture and supplies between facilities.
  • Transports patients from patient homes to designated facility for appointments.
  • Delivers interoffice mail to the appropriate facility at designated times.
  • Must be computer proficient.
  • Must be able to utilize the computer to search for directions and location information.
  • Must be able to utilize GPS.

Qualifications:

Direct patient care experience required

Current State Driver’s License in good standing required: Acquisition of a Class B license allowing for the operation of a bus is required within three months of employment

Minimum of one year of work experience as a driver required

Willing to cover any of our 7 Day Institute sites working as a Tech, Driver, and assist Day-room staff as needed

High school graduate or equivalent required