Rehabilitation Aide - Per Diem

Hartford HealthCare; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut is seeking a Rehabilitation/Mobility Aide to provide safe, basic patient care under supervision of therapists. You will assist with mobility, ADLs, positioning, and support in treatment activities within a busy rehab department. Requirements include a High School diploma and patient care experience; hospital setting preferred.

CPR validation may be required. Strong communication and computer literacy help ensure a positive patient experience and integration

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent is required.
• Patient care experience is required; hospital rehab experience is preferred.
• Mobility and assistance with activities of daily living constitute core duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist therapists by providing safe basic patient care under supervision.
• Support mobility, positioning, ADLs, and therapeutic activities as delegated.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience within the rehabilitation team.

Skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Mobility assistance

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Patient care experience preferred

Job description

Location Detail

435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123)

Shift Detail

Looking for weekday and weekend coverage. Two weekend days a month.

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Position Description

The Rehabilitation/Mobility 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, the Rehab Aide supports a safe and positive patient experience by assisting in the delivery of care and performing delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services.

The Rehab Aide provides 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, the Rehab Aide 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.
• Patient care experience required; one or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.
• Experience mobilizing patients preferred.

Knowledge, Skills And Ability Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology a plus.
• Computer literacy.
• CPR validation may be required within 3 months of hire depending upon work area specific requirements.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

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