Assess and evaluate patients to determine the cause and effects of illnesses, diseases and conditions. Work with doctors and other rehabilitation team members to develop individualized care plans for all assigned patients. Confer with patients’ families to determine any special circumstances and ensure that any significant information is included in the patients’ files. Provide companionship to patients throughout the rehabilitation procedure in a bid to keep them comfortable and earn their trust. Educate patients and families to help them adjust to the changes in their lives brought on by accidents or illnesses.