Rehabilitation Aide

Connecticut Children's Medical Center•Glastonbury, CT

About The Position

The Rehabilitation Aide performs routine tasks under the direction and supervision of clinical managers and therapists to support safe and effective treatment. Duties include providing physical assistance during treatment as directed, preparing treatment areas, supporting the department, maintaining a clean and safe environment, monitoring therapy supplies, and completing administrative tasks. Rehabilitation aides do not perform clinical procedures. The position reports to the appropriate member of the Rehab clinical managerial team. Travel to other locations may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher education that requires completion of high school.
Knowledge of infection control procedures, universal precautions, and basic medical terminology.
Good verbal communication, listening, teamwork, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
Flexibility, interpersonal skills, and physical stamina.
Ability to work well under time constraints.
Ability to travel to different locations as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous patient interaction experience.

Responsibilities

Room patients by greeting them, escorting them to the therapy location, and notifying the therapist of their arrival.
Provide physical assistance during treatment sessions as directed by the therapist; do not perform clinical procedures.
Set up and take down treatment areas and retrieve equipment and supplies requested by therapists.
Conduct environmental safety rounds and notify the manager of results.
Clean therapy equipment and toys according to hospital policies and procedures.
Organize treatment and patient waiting areas.
Monitor and maintain supply stocks, notify the manager when items need replenishment, and assist with ordering and stocking received items.
Perform administrative duties as needed, including checking patients in and out, copying and faxing documents, answering phones, and preparing or sending records to medical records.
Complete special projects as requested by the managerial team and perform other duties as assigned.
Develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
Follow professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards.
Maintain patient confidentiality and respect patients’ bill of rights.
Apply knowledge of population-specific patient needs, from neonates through adolescents, as appropriate to the role.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients, families, and coworkers.
Maintain awareness of safety needs and basic knowledge of medical terminology, infection control, risk management, and environment-of-care policies.
Ask questions and seek clarification or assistance when needed, particularly for situations outside the scope of the role.
Travel to other locations as needed.