Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care

St. Vincent's Medical Center•Bridgeport, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide for the Acute Care team at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport. The Rehabilitation 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 aide supports a safe and positive patient experience by assisting with care delivery and performing delegated, multi-skilled basic patient care services. The aide supports licensed rehabilitation therapists with mobility, activities of daily living, movement, ambulation, and positioning. Additional support may include therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, the mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

Requirements

High school graduate 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.
At least one year of work experience is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe and appropriate 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, group exercise programs, the mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies as needed.
Perform delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services as part of the rehabilitation team.
Help support a safe and positive patient experience.