Rehab Aide - Per Diem

Rehabilitation Aide - Per Diem

Bakersfield Post Acute
Pay Range: $17.50-$18.00 per hour
Support Recovery and Make a Difference

Bakersfield Post Acute is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and organized Per Diem Rehabilitation Aide to support our physical, occupational, and speech therapy teams.

This non-clinical position assists with resident transportation, treatment-area preparation, equipment management, supplies, scheduling, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, works well with others, and is committed to helping residents throughout their recovery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Prepare treatment areas, equipment, and supplies for physical, occupational, and speech therapy sessions as assigned.


* Follow resident-specific goals, precautions, and safety instructions when completing assigned setup duties.


* Transport and prepare residents for scheduled therapy sessions under the direction of therapy staff.


* Assist with resident transfers only as directed and in accordance with training and safe resident-handling procedures.


* Clean, disinfect, organize, and properly store rehabilitation equipment.


* Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.


* Communicate regularly with therapists, supervisors, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.


* Coordinate with therapists regarding resident scheduling needs.


* Direct all clinical questions to the supervising therapist.


* Promptly report unusual occurrences, resident concerns, equipment problems, and safety issues.


* Complete and submit logs, tracking forms, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.


* Help monitor the timely completion and filing of rehabilitation documentation as directed.


* Participate in denial-management activities to help ensure claims and appeals are processed according to company procedures.


* Monitor inventory and assist with ordering office and clinical supplies.


* Attend team meetings, rehabilitation training, and in-service programs as directed.


* Assist with approved exercise, educational, and community-related programs.


* Maintain the confidentiality of resident and company information.


* Follow facility dress-code, attendance, safety, and professional-conduct requirements.


* Maintain positive and professional relationships with residents, families, coworkers, and healthcare partners.


* Perform additional rehabilitation support duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* High school diploma or equivalent required.


* Previous experience in rehabilitation, skilled nursing, healthcare, caregiving, or resident transportation preferred.


* Ability to work a flexible per-diem schedule based on facility needs.


* Strong organizational and time-management skills.


* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
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