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Rehab Aide

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to help move or transfer a patient who was heavier or less cooperative than expected. What did you do?

whether the candidate uses safe body mechanics and asks for help rather than risking injury to themselves or the patient

Tell me about a time you worked with a patient who was scared, confused, or resistant to care. How did you handle it?

communication skill and patience across different ages and mental states, since the job spans all age groups

Describe a time you noticed a supply running low or equipment that wasn't working right. What did you do about it?

initiative and follow-through on maintaining a safe, functional workspace

Tell me about a time you had to lift or carry something heavy, whether at work or elsewhere, and how you protected yourself from injury.

awareness of the physical demands of the job, including 50 lb lifts and sliding transfers with a partner

Technical

Walk me through how you would safely transport a patient from their room down to the rehab area.

basic knowledge of transport precautions and attention to patient safety during moves

Have you ever set up or used equipment like hydrocollator packs, paraffin units, or hydrotherapy tanks? Tell me what that looked like.

hands-on familiarity with the specific modality equipment listed, or comfort learning it quickly if not

This role includes clerical work like entering charges, filing charts, and helping with prior authorization paperwork. What has your experience been with that kind of administrative task?

comfort switching between hands-on patient care and paperwork without dropping either

How do you approach keeping a treatment area, linens, and equipment clean and stocked during a busy shift?

whether the candidate takes ownership of housekeeping and infection control tasks without being reminded

You notice blood or body fluid on equipment after a session. Walk me through what you'd do next.

basic knowledge of standard precautions and infection control expected in a clinical setting

Situational

A patient tells you they're in pain during a hot pack or paraffin treatment. What do you do in that moment?

understanding of scope of practice and knowing when to stop and get a therapist rather than problem-solve alone

You're the only aide covering the unit on a Saturday and two patients need help at the same time, one with toileting and one waiting for hydrotherapy setup. How do you decide what comes first?

prioritization judgment and comfort working with less supervision during weekend shifts

This job means working every other weekend and some holidays. What has your experience been with that kind of schedule, and how do you make it work for you?

realistic understanding of the schedule commitment and honesty about reliability

If a therapist asks you to help a patient with unskilled exercises they've already been shown, but the patient wants to do something different that day, what would you do?

whether the candidate stays within delegated instructions rather than improvising care

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37501 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Schedule is to work every other weekend: 8 hours Saturday & 8 hours on Sunday. Also work 1-2 holidays/year based on team rotation. Pay Range: $19.80 - $29.70 Major Responsibilities: • Transports patients to and from rehabilitation area using standard precautions. • Performs treatment modalities including but not limited to hydrocollator packs, ultrasound, and paraffin. • Assists patients with toileting, ambulation or unskilled exercises as delegated. • Provides hydrotherapy treatment as directed by a therapist including scheduling, patient transfers, treatment clean up. Cleans hydro area, modality equipment, hydrocollator pack machine, hydrotherapy equipment, paraffin unit and exercise equipment. • Orders and dispenses clean linen throughout area. Empties hampers and changes linen in the treatment areas. • Orders and stocks supplies, including cleaning solutions. Maintains clean and safe work equipment and storage areas. • Performs miscellaneous clerical and delegated duties as assigned. This may include entering charges, answering telephones, taking patient orders, filing patient charts, assisting with prior authorization paperwork, and discharging. • Performs various patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required. Education Required: • High School Graduate. Experience Required: • No experience required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • Must have good communication skills. • Ability to relate to people of all age groups. Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist. • Lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • Carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Position requires repetitive use of hands: • simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday. • Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day. • Fine manipulation of hands. • Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication. • Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids through patient contact and therefore must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed. • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health  Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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