Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care

Hartford Healthcare•Bridgeport, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide for the Acute Care team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist, the aide provides safe and appropriate basic patient care and supports a positive patient experience by assisting with care and performing delegated basic patient care services. The role supports licensed rehabilitation therapists with mobility, activities of daily living, movement, ambulation, and positioning. It may also include support for therapeutic and group exercise programs, a mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Customer service experience.
Computer literacy and basic computer skills, including opening and reading email and basic internet use.
Ability to physically lift and move patients safely.
Ability to work efficiently as a team member within and across clinical settings through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
Openness to change, feedback, and considerable workplace variability.
Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and communicate information effectively.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Patient care experience is highly preferred.
A minimum of one year of work experience and knowledge of medical terminology are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Language Pathologist.
Assist licensed rehabilitation therapists with mobility, activities of daily living, movement, ambulation, and positioning.
Support therapeutic exercise programs and group exercise programs as needed.
Support the mobility volunteer aide program and swallowing studies as needed.
Help provide a safe and positive patient experience through delegated patient care services.
Work collaboratively with team members across clinical settings to provide quality service.