Rehab Aide/Interpreter

Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital•Lowell, MA

46d•Onsite

About The Position

At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect. Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families. We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care: Dignity & respect Information sharing Participation Collaboration Rehab Aide I/Interpreter responsibilities... The Rehab Aide/Interpreter is responsible to assist the OT/PT in patient non-hands on treatment and medical translation to patients who have communication barriers due to LEP (Limited English Proficiency) as directed by the therapist and to assist in overall departmental operations by performing clerical and housekeeping as assigned by the supervisor. The bilingual aide will demonstrate dependability in all areas and will perform duties as assigned by the manager or therapist. Rehab Aide/Interpreter will also be responsible for assisting the licensed therapist supervising patients in group settings.

Requirements

Good general health and emotional stability.
Ability to bend, lift or assist with transfers and ambulation.
Adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.
On the job training in use of equipment and in departmental methods and procedures.
Dependable, conscientiousness and sincere interest.
Ability to relate well to others and work with patients of all ages.
Graduate of a certified medical interpreter program. Fluent in English and another specified language, including listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in both languages.
Desire to work with patients and families to maximize the rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

assist the OT/PT in patient non-hands on treatment
medical translation to patients who have communication barriers due to LEP (Limited English Proficiency)
assist in overall departmental operations by performing clerical and housekeeping
assisting the licensed therapist supervising patients in group settings