Rehabilitation Aide

HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MED CNTR Hackensack Requisition # 2022-122387 ShiftDay StatusFull Time with Benefits Weekend WorkWeekends as Needed HolidaysAs Needed On CallNo On-Call Required Shift HoursDay Address30 Prospect Avenue, Hackensack, 07601
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Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The Rehabilitation Aide provides supportive and ancillary services to the professional staff of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

A Day in the Life of an Rehabilitation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

  • Prepares and cleans whirlpools and attends patients while in whirlpool. 
  • Assists patients in donning and doffing of prosthetic or orthotic devices.
  • Assists patients in dressing and undressing in preparation of treatment. 
  • Assists the therapist in setting up patients on all therapeutic equipment.
  • Maintains linen and other supplies at all times at the disposal of the professional staff.
  • Prepares hot and cold packs for use by the therapists.
  • Adjusts non-modality equipment for patient use.
  • Assists therapists in gait training of patients and is able to provide support to patients while ambulating safely lower patients to the floor in case of a total loss of balance.
  • Performs daily whirlpool scheduling and completes daily assignment sheet.
  • Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
  • Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Ability to take directions

 

 

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory COVID-19 and 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.