Rehabilitation Aide, Senior - CMC - Estelle - Wheelchair Repair
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Rehabilitation Aide, Senior - CMC - Estelle - Wheelchair Repair**Huntsville, Texas, United States**Therapy ServicesUTMB HealthRequisition # 2404956The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).**_JOB SUMMARY_** **:**Assists licensed physical and occupational therapist, physical, occupational therapy assistants, and students in all aspects of treatment in order to maximize each patient's functional ability.**_ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS_** **:**+ While under direct supervision of the treating therapist, the Senior Rehabilitation Aide will assist with direct patient care relative to patient's age, culture and condition.+ Communicates verbally and in written form with therapists, assistants, students, aides, customers and volunteers to maintain efficient workflow.+ Assists in orientation of rehab aides, therapists, students and volunteers.+ Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.+ Orders linen and supplies.+ Tracks reusable supplies.+ Disinfects equipment, cleans equipment and monitors temperature logs of hydro collators and cold packs.+ Maintains clean working environment.+ Orders, receives, distributes and restocks supplies.+ Files, answers and makes telephone calls, performs departmental copying.+ Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.+ Performs other related duties as required.**_EQUIPMENT_** **:**Standard rehabilitation and office equipment.**_WORK ENVIRONMENT_** **:**Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environment. May be required to work within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.Travel may be require.Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required**_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:**High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum three years' experience as a rehabilitation aide.Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.**Equal Employment Opportunity**UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.Compensation