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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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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to move or position someone who was in pain or scared to be moved. How did you handle it?

empathy and communication skill when physical care intersects with a patient's fear or discomfort

Tell me about a time you noticed supplies or linens were running low and no one had asked you to restock. What did you do?

self-direction and reliability on the routine stocking and housekeeping duties baked into this role

This job mixes hands-on patient care with clerical work like entering charges and filing charts. How do you usually manage switching between physical tasks and desk tasks during a shift?

organizational skill and adaptability given the varied nature of the role

Tell me about a time you had to follow instructions from a therapist exactly, even when you thought there might be a better way. What did you do?

whether the candidate respects scope of practice and follows delegated instructions without overstepping

Describe a time you had to keep a patient calm or comfortable while also getting a task done quickly, like getting them ready for their next appointment.

ability to balance efficiency with patient-centered care under time pressure

Technical

Walk me through how you would safely transfer a patient who weighs about 150 pounds and needs a sliding transfer with a second person helping.

whether the candidate understands proper body mechanics and teamwork for safe patient handling, not just willingness to lift

What do you know about standard precautions, and how would that change how you transport a patient who has an open wound or is on isolation?

basic infection control knowledge required for daily patient contact

Have you ever worked with hydrocollator packs, paraffin units, or ultrasound equipment? If not, how would you go about learning to use them safely?

comfort with hands-on equipment and honesty about the learning curve since no experience is required for this job

Situational

Say a therapist asks you to set up hydrotherapy for a patient, but when you get to the tub area it hasn't been cleaned from the last use. What do you do?

whether the candidate takes initiative on cleanliness and infection control rather than waiting to be told

How would you talk to a young child differently than an older adult when you're getting them ready for a treatment?

ability to adjust communication style across the age-specific care requirement in the job description

Picture this: you're assisting with toileting or ambulation and the patient starts to lose their balance. What's your first move?

quick judgment and safety reflexes in a real fall-risk moment

This role has variable hours across weekdays, weekends, and a holiday rotation. How do you make that kind of schedule work for you?

realistic commitment to the actual scheduling demands of the job

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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: Variable hours on weekdays, weekends, & participation in our holiday rotation (1-2 per year). 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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