Rehab Aide - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to assist therapists and support patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting. You will perform routine clerical tasks, schedule appointments, and maintain inventory while supporting a safe, collaborative environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and basic computer proficiency with MS Office or Google Suite. BLS certification within 30 days of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Models and maintains a safe environment for delivering services.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living using proper body mechanics.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment per policy and maintains supplies.
• Transports patients to treatment areas in an orderly, timely fashion.
• Provides clerical/front desk support as needed (phones, messages, scheduling).
• Notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions and assists therapists to ensure department efficiency.
• Develops rapport with patients and team members to support goal achievement.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Performs routine department clerical tasks and inventory management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Verbal communication

MS Office / Google Suite

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Rehabilitation Aide, under the direction and immediate supervision of therapists, assists in patient care related activities and performs routine department clerical tasks such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments and maintaining inventory.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Rehab Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Models and maintains a safe environment in which to deliver services.
• Assists patients in performing activities of daily living using proper body mechanics.
• Cleans and disinfects equipment as per policy.
• Maintains all supplies and equipment, including tracking inventory and ordering supplies and/or notifying appropriate staff to order supplies.
• Monitors patients with established exercise programs and ambulates patients safely under the supervision of a professional.
• Distributes linen, hot and cold packs, and supplies, handles laundry, puts away equipment after use and performs clearing and maintenance of equipment. Wheelchairs, weights, mats, and tables are cleaned between uses. Whirlpools are prepared and cleaned as directed by the therapist.
• Transports patients into the appropriate treatment areas in an orderly and timely fashion.
• Notifies the supervisor of any unsafe conditions and handles emergency situations in an appropriate manner.
• Assists therapists to ensure efficiency of department, especially during high patient volume.
• Provides clerical/front desk support as needed assisting with answering phones, relaying messages, greeting patients, copying, filing and maintaining charts and scheduling or patient appointments.
• Develops a rapport and mutual respect with patients and team members fostering an optimum environment for goal achievement.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• BLS Certification within 30 days of hire.

Starting Minimum Rate

Minimum rate of $17.64 Hourly

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.