Rehab Aide/Transporter (Spinal Cord Department) 801 Broadway Location
About The Position
Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and team-oriented Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter to support rehabilitation programs and patient care. The role works alongside Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, assisting with patient care activities, transporting patients, maintaining treatment areas, and supporting daily clinical operations. It offers hands-on clinical experience in a rehabilitation setting and may be suited to individuals pursuing careers in healthcare or related health professions.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Current CPR certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree.
- Enrollment in a healthcare, rehabilitation, nursing, or related academic program.
- Experience working or volunteering in a hospital, clinic, rehabilitation, or healthcare setting.
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, neurological conditions, or acquired disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist clinicians with therapeutic exercise and functional activity programs under direct supervision.
- Help patients with transfers, mobility, dressing, and hygiene needs.
- Escort and transport patients safely throughout the clinic.
- Apply and remove electrodes, orthotic devices, adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation modalities as directed.
- Monitor patient comfort and report concerns or adverse responses to clinical staff.
- Prepare, organize, sanitize, and maintain treatment areas before and after therapy sessions.
- Follow policies related to patient safety, infection control, confidentiality, and standard precautions.
- Assist with equipment setup, cleaning, inventory management, and storage.
- Identify safety concerns and assist with quality improvement efforts.
- Welcome patients and families to the clinic.
- Provide clinic tours and general program information to new patients and caregivers.
- Assist with appointment reminders and scheduling support in coordination with clinical staff.
- Participate in departmental meetings, training activities, performance improvement initiatives, and regulatory readiness efforts.
- Support operational, administrative, and maintenance functions that contribute to high-quality patient care.
Benefits
- Hands-on clinical experience alongside rehabilitation professionals.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Work with interdisciplinary teams in patient care, research, education, and innovation.
- A culture that values inclusion, respect, teamwork, and excellence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
