Rehab Aide - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare • Bridgeport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a per diem Rehab Aide for our Acute Care team at St. Vincent's Medical Center.

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.

Requirements

• 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 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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and appropriate basic patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist.
• Assist in the delivery of care and performing delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services.
• Provide support and assistance to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as mobility, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), movement and ambulation, and positioning.
• Provide support to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED