Rehab Aide (Spinal Cord Department) Maple Lawn Location
About The Position
Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic rehabilitation environment. In this role, 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, rehabilitation, or another healthcare profession who wants exposure to a clinical setting while supporting children and adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree.
- Current enrollment in a healthcare-related curriculum, certification, or academic program.
- Previous work or volunteer experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Experience working with children or adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Greet, assist, transfer, and transport patients throughout the clinical setting.
- Prepare, maintain, and clean patient treatment areas before and after treatment sessions.
- Assist with therapeutic exercise and functional activity programs under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, in accordance with Maryland law.
- Assist patients with hygiene and/or dressing needs as appropriate.
- Demonstrate appropriate application and removal of electrodes and orthotic devices and assist with adaptive equipment and rehabilitation modalities.
- Communicate any adverse effects or patient concerns to the supervising clinician.
- Help patients and families understand appointment schedules in coordination with clinicians and scheduling staff.
- Provide general program information and clinic tours to new patients and families.
- Maintain program supplies, including inventory, labeling, 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 sessions, regulatory-review preparation, and performance-improvement activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
