Rehabilitation Aide & Transporter - Hands-On Therapy Support

Kennedy Krieger Institute, Inc.; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will transport and assist patients, help clinicians with patient care activities, maintain treatment spaces and equipment, and provide important day-to-day support to the rehabilitation program. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or rehabilitation to gain exposure in a clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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 throughout the clinical setting.
• Prepare, maintain, and clean patient treatment areas before and after sessions.
• Assist with therapeutic exercise and activities under supervision of licensed clinicians.
• Assist patients with hygiene and/or dressing as appropriate.
• Demonstrate and support use of electrodes, orthotic devices, and adaptive equipment.
• Report adverse effects or patient concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Help patients and families with appointment scheduling information.
• Provide program information and clinic tours to new patients and families.
• Maintain program supplies and inventory; assist with storage and ordering.
• Assist with the cleaning, organization, transportation, tracking, scheduling, and safe storage of rehabilitation equipment.
• Identify and report equipment or environmental safety concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Patient transport

Assist with patient care

Communication with clinicians

Safety and infection control

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

CPR certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Associate's degree

Current enrollment in healthcare-related curriculum

Job description

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

You will transport and assist patients, help clinicians with patient care activities, maintain treatment spaces and equipment, and provide important day-to-day support to the rehabilitation program. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or rehabilitation to gain exposure in a clinical