Rehabilitation Aide - Full-time - Days

UPMC•Williamsport, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join a supportive, patient‑centered rehab team at UPMC Williamsport, where you’ll make a meaningful impact every day. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Rehab Aide to support our team in delivering exceptional care to our patients. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in rehabilitation, therapy careers, or gaining hands‑on experience in a dynamic clinical environment. As a valued member of our rehab team, you will help create a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for our patients by:

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions accurately.
Strong commitment to exceptional customer service and patient-centered care.
Awareness of age‑related patient differences and ability to adapt communication and support accordingly.
Ability to read and understand medical record documentation.
Excellent organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm and effective in stressful situations and adapt to changing clinical needs.
Strong critical‑thinking skills, including the ability to recognize and communicate changes in patient status (e.g., vital signs, symptoms) to the supervising therapist promptly.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to interact professionally with a diverse population, including patients, families, therapists, nurses, coworkers, supervisors, and leadership, while demonstrating UPMC’s core values: Caring & Listening Dignity & Respect Excellence & Innovation Quality & Safety Responsibility & Integrity
Must adhere to all UPMC and CRS policies and procedures.
Completion of all required system, business unit, facility, and department-specific competencies and orientations.
CPR (American Heart Association standard with both didactic and skills demonstration) required within 30 days of hire.
Accepted: Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a therapy technician, rehabilitation aide, or nursing assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

Assisting licensed clinicians (OT, PT, SLP, PTA, COTA) with patient care activities aligned with state practice acts.
Transporting patients safely and courteously throughout the facility.
Helping with patient transfers, setup for therapy sessions, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Supporting non‑treatment aspects of care, following universal precautions and UPMC core values.
Managing daily clerical tasks such as logs, scheduling, filing charges, and patient registration.
Keeping treatment areas clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory standards.
Maintaining equipment and medical supply inventory, including weekly supply checks.
Answering phones professionally and assisting with communication across the care team.
Assisting with the orientation and mentorship of new aides and therapy volunteers.
Communicating clearly with clinicians about patient responses and status throughout treatment.
Participating in safety, evacuation, and emergency preparedness procedures.