About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope's affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

City of Hope's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Provides patient care in accordance with the laws and regulations relating to the practice of rehabilitation (occupational, physical, speech or recreation) therapy. Maintains equipment and supplies necessary for providing rehabilitation therapy services and assistance to the rehabilitation therapist.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provides patient related tasks under the order, direction and immediate supervision of a licensed/certified rehabilitation therapist. The l therapist shall determine those patient related tasks that can be safely and effectively performed by the aide.
• Assists the licensed/certified therapist in performing patient related tasks such as observation of the patient, transport of patients, physical support during gait or, transfer training, demonstration of proper exercise or activity technique, and non-patient related tasks such as housekeeping duties, clerical duties and similar functions.
• Responsible for data management, including data input, maintenance of data base, and data reporting as required.
• Interacts effectively both inter and intra-departmentally on a regular basis for planning and coordination Prepares treatment areas and equipment for patient treatments.
• Maintains established levels of supplies including linens, patient educational materials, etc.
• Participates in education programs and inservice meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Fosters the development of teamwork within the department while meeting the needs of departments being served.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Maintains therapy equipment and inventory of departmental supplies.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• High School or Equivalent, some college preferred
• 0-1year experience in an acute care setting as a rehabilitation therapy aide or equivalent

Required Courses/Training:

• On the job training

Req. Certification/Licensure:

• BLS - American Heart Association

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• Per Diem
• Hourly Rate: $28.82565

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.