Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care (Per Diem)

Hartford Healthcare•New Britain, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

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.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills required.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.
Experience mobilizing patients preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology a plus.
CPR validation may be required within 3 months of hire depending upon work area specific requirements.

Responsibilities

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