Rehab Aide

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a patient-care assistant to perform routine direct patient care under supervision of licensed staff. The role includes turning, positioning, and transferring patients, maintaining safety, and supporting therapy sessions.

The position requires a High School diploma or GED and Basic Life Support certification with the American Heart Association, plus 0-1 years of related experience. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support (BLS) required with American Heart Association.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 60 days to provide BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and nursing staff with direct patient care by turning, positioning, transferring or ambulating patients.
• Maintains safety of at-risk patients by using appropriate interventions and assistive devices.
• Sets up equipment for therapy sessions and cleans surfaces with antibacterial solution.
• Puts away supplies at session end and supports bedside requests.
• Performs clerical tasks using computer, copier, fax, and phone.
• Orders durable medical equipment from vendors.

Skills

Direct patient care

English communication

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Access)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing routine exercises or follow-up of functional activities (direct patient care) under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist or registered nurse.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Assists therapists and nursing staff with direct patient care as needed by turning, positioning, transferring or ambulating patients.
• Maintains the safety of patients who have been identified at risk for injury by implementing safety interventions or using appropriate ambulatory assistive devices.
• Sets up appropriate equipment as directed for therapy treatment session; wipes down all surfaces with appropriate antibacterial solution.
• Puts away all supplies at the end of session.
• Is available on pager to all therapists, therapy assistants and nursing staff to provide necessary equipment at bedside as requested.
• Performs regular sweeps of all patient areas to locate ambulatory assistive devices and returns them to their proper location.
• Performs routine clerical and administrative tasks as directed, including using the computer, copier, fax machine and telephone.
• Orders Durable Medical Equipment from vendors.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required.
• 0-1 years related work experience required.
• New hires will have 60 days to provide BLS certification.
• Certification has to be with the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Physical Nature of the Job

Very Heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 50 pounds of force continually. Employee is physically active in all elements of the job.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $20.50 - $27.59 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.