Description

Job Schedule: Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Job Shift: Shift 1
Shift Details: Full-time

Work where every moment matters.

 

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Rehabilitation Network is the premier rehabilitation provider in Connecticut. We provide rehabilitation services across the continuum - acute care hospitals, long term care facilities, sub-acute rehabilitation, homecare, outpatient centers, and in community settings such as senior centers, work sites, and schools and colleges. We offer over 30 outpatient locations with a variety of specialists, including oncology, women’s health, sports medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech language, we are known for our commitment to high quality, customer focused outcomes.

Summary
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 supports a safe and positive patient experience by assisting in the delivery of care and performing delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services.

 

Provide support and assistance to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as (but not limited to): Mobility, ADLs (Activities of Daily Living), movement and ambulation, and positioning. In addition, may provide support to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

 

This role contributes to the successful operation of the work area, and functions in accordance with all existing regulatory and company standards, policies and procedures.

 

May work in an Inpatient, Outpatient, Home Care, Skilled Nursing, or Assisted Living environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and appropriate routine patient care and support to rehabilitation services as delegated by a licensed Rehabilitation Therapist (Physical Therapist and/or Occupational Therapist and/or Speech Language Pathologist).
• Assist Rehabilitation Therapist with treatment as directed.
• Under supervision of a licensed Rehabilitation Therapist, may provide additional mobility for patients cleared and supervised by Rehab Therapy to increase ambulation and functional outcomes.
• Provide clerical support including but not limited to answering phone, copying/printing, and filing.
• Maintains inventory and restocks supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience and computer literacy required.
• Patient care experience highly preferred.
• Able to work efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Open to change, feedback, and to considerable variety in the work-place.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information.
• Basic computer skills (including opening/reading email, basic internet use).
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to physically lift, and move patients in a safe manner.
• Effective Communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits
HH offers a team-oriented structure and opportunities for growth throughout our network.

• Extensive paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling & competitive pay
• Medical and dental benefits
• 401K with company match
• Company paid short term and long term disability
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement

 

We believe in high standards. These standards allow us to bring out the very best in our clients and our staff.

 

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.