Aquatic Therapy Aide Outpatient - Omaha (40 hrs, 8:30am-5pm, Mon-Fri)

Are you a difference maker with the heart and commitment to provide world-class patient care? Do you want to be part of a team of the most talented caregivers and clinicians in the healthcare industry? If so, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals invites you to join us in our mission to provide groundbreaking rehabilitation care.
At Madonna, you will experience heartfelt hospitality with unmatched innovation and education.  We believe in equipping you for excellence and investing in your success, both inside and outside of work.  While you are providing patients with life-changing care, you will be rewarded with competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefit packet, a generous paid time off plan and wellness offerings as part of Madonnaâ??s commitment to your wellbeing. 
Our culture is based on the core values of Collaboration, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship, and Teaching.  If you are looking for purpose-driven work guided by these values, find your career at Madonna!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for safely transporting patients to and from therapy sessions.
• Responsible for assisting physical therapists and therapist assistants to provide rehabilitative and technical care to the patient under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Responsible for assisting patients with ADL activities prior to and following sessions in the pool.
• Files patient records accurately and in a timely manner when required.
• Coordinate and maintain an organized filing system.
• Copy patient and billing documents as designated.
• Complete and record pool chemical testing/pH level and other data tracking as requested by supervisor.
• Transports patients safely to and from therapy sessions.
• Assists patients with toileting, showering and dressing prior to and following therapy sessions.
• May assist therapists, therapist assistants, students and other treating personnel in patient treatment and/or evaluation, in and out of the water.
• May assist with patient group sessions as directed by supervisory staff.
• Answer the telephone and relay messages.
• Monitor and clean department equipment on a daily basis to facilitate safety or operations.
• Operates pool equipment including lift and rescue equipment.
• Operates various types of wheelchairs and makes minor adjustments and repairs.
• Sets up equipment and supplies needed for treatment and cleans up during and following treatment sessions.
• Uses sphygmomanometer to accurately measure blood pressure.
  EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Must have high school level of knowledge with basic reading, writing and communication skills.
• CNA training preferred.
• If not CNA trained, will consider physical therapy or occupational therapy aide with 1 year experience in lieu of CNA training.
• Aquatic experience desired.
• CPR for Health Care Provider/CPR for Professional Rescuer required at time of hire or within 30 days from date of hire. Incumbent must be 18 years of age or older.
  Madonna provides a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment.  Discrimination or harassment on the basis of a current or potential employee's race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability, national origin, pregnancy, receipt of public assistance, marital status, Vietnam era veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class specified under applicable local, state, or federal law is expressly prohibited.