Rehabilitation Aide (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. The role involves preparing therapy spaces, assisting patients with gear and dressing, and aiding therapists with gait training and equipment setup.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication abilities, and basic computer skills. BLS certification is required; prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or GED equivalent.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and cleans whirlpools and attends to patients during whirlpool sessions.
• Assists patients with prosthetic/orthotic devices and dressing.
• Sets up patients on therapy equipment and assists therapists with gait training.
• Maintains linen and supplies for the professional staff.
• Lifts at least 50 lbs., pushes/pulls 100 lbs, stands 6 hours daily.
• Performs daily whirlpool scheduling and completes assignment sheets.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 provides supportive and ancillary services to the professional staff of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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

• Prepares and cleans whirlpools and attends to patients while in the whirlpool.
• Assists patients in donning and doffing prosthetic or orthotic devices.
• Assists patients in dressing and undressing in preparation for treatment.
• Assists the therapist in setting up patients on all therapeutic equipment.
• Maintains linen and other supplies at all times at the disposal of the professional staff.
• Prepares hot and cold packs for use by the therapists.
• Adjusts non-modality equipment for patient use.
• Assists therapists in gait training of patients and is able to provide support to patients while ambulating, safely lower patients to the floor in case of a total loss of balance.
• Performs daily whirlpool scheduling and completes the daily assignment sheet.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse patient population. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year patient care experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required

• BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Contacts

• Regular contact with HMH personnel, vendors, and/or visitors.

Minimum rate of $18.57 Hourly

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.