Rehabilitation Aide (Outpatient) - Per Diem
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Brick
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At
Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better,
healthier lives - and we help one another to succeed. With a
culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change.The Rehabilitation Aide, under the direction and immediate
supervision of therapists, assists in patient care related
activities and performs routine department clerical tasks such as
answering telephones, scheduling appointments and maintaining
inventory.*This position will support Point Pleasant, Brick and
Jackson locations.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Rehab Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health
includes: 1. Models and maintains a safe environment in which to
deliver services.
2. Assists patients in performing activities of daily living using
proper body mechanics.
3. Cleans and disinfects equipment as per policy.
4. Maintains all supplies and equipment, including tracking
inventory and ordering supplies and/or notifying appropriate staff
to order supplies.
5. Monitors patients with established exercise programs and
ambulates patients safely under the supervision of a
professional.
6. Distributes linen, hot and cold packs, and supplies, handles
laundry, puts away equipment after use and performs clearing and
maintenance of equipment. Wheelchairs, weights, mats, and tables
are cleaned between uses. Whirlpools are prepared and cleaned as
directed by the therapist.
7. Transports patients into the appropriate treatment areas in an
orderly and timely fashion.
8. Notifies the supervisor of any unsafe conditions and handles
emergency situations in an appropriate manner.
9. Assists therapists to ensure efficiency of department,
especially during high patient volume.
10. Provides clerical/front desk support as needed assisting with
answering phones, relaying messages, greeting patients, copying,
filing and maintaining charts and scheduling or patient
appointments.
11. Develops a rapport and mutual respect with patients and team
members fostering an optimum environment for goal achievement.
12. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
13. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of
behavior.
Qualifications
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:1. High School
diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent
programs.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to
Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and
Certifications Required:1. BLS Certification within 30 days of
hire. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your
strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza
Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to
send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health
network who may have current openings that fit your skills and
experience.
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