Rehabilitation Aide: Patient Care & Team Support

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. in Hackensack, NJ is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to provide supportive and ancillary services to the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

You will assist clinicians, help patients with mobility and daily activities, and prepare treatment spaces to ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate has at least a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• High School 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma / 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.

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.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!