Rehabilitation Aide & Patient Transporter

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic rehabilitation setting.

You will transport and assist patients, help clinicians with patient care activities, and maintain treatment spaces and equipment. This role offers exposure to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation in a clinical setting, with opportunities to work with children and adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• Preferred: Associate's degree or enrollment in healthcare-related program.

Responsibilities

• Greet, assist, transfer, and transport patients within the clinical setting.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean patient treatment areas before and after sessions.
• Assist with therapeutic exercises and activities under supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Assist patients with hygiene and dressing as needed.
• Support use of electrodes, orthotic devices, and rehabilitation modalities.
• Communicate patient concerns to supervising clinicians.
• Coordinate with staff to explain appointment schedules to patients and families.
• Provide clinic information and tours to new patients and families.
• Maintain supplies, inventory, labeling, and storage for the program.
• Help with transport, storage, and safety of rehabilitation equipment.
• Identify and report equipment or environmental safety concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings and training for regulatory and improvement activities.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Job description

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc. is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic rehabilitation setting.

You will transport and assist patients, help clinicians with patient care activities, and maintain treatment spaces and equipment. This role offers exposure to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and rehabilitation in a clinical setting, with opportunities to work with children and adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.