Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide for its Acute Care team.

The role provides safe, basic patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech-Language Pathologist, helping with mobility and daily activities. You will support therapists in exercise programs, positioning, and group activities, and assist with swallowing studies when needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience and computer literacy required.
• Patient care experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of 1-year work experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate basic patient care under supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist in mobility, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), movement and ambulation, and positioning.
• Support licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

Skills

Patient lifting

Team player

Adaptability

Reading instructions

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

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St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees. It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children. St. Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.

Position Description

We are currently seeking a Rehabilitation Aide for our Acute Care team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

The Rehabilitation Aide provides safe and appropriate basic patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. As a member of the rehabilitation team supports a safe and positive patient experience by assisting in the delivery of care and performing delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services.

Provide support and assistance to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as (but not limited to): mobility, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), movement and ambulation, and positioning. In addition, may provide support to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.


• Customer service experience and computer literacy required.


• Patient care experience highly preferred.


• Minimum of 1-year work experience and knowledge of medical terminology preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Must be able to physically lift and move patients in a safe manner


• Able to work efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration


• Open to change, feedback, and considerable variability in the workplace


• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information


• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).


• Knowledge of medical terminology


• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills

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With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.