Orthopedic Rehab Aide — Patient Care & Therapy Support

Description 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. Position Overview The Rehabilitation Aide provides supportive and ancillary services to the professional staff of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Responsibilities Prepares and cleans whirlpools and attends to patients while in the whirlpool. Assists patients in donning and doffing prosthetic or orthotic devices. Assists patients in dressing and undressing in preparation for 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 lowering patients to the floor in case of a total loss of balance. Performs daily whirlpool scheduling and completes the daily assignment sheet. Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (e.g., age, culture, language, hearing, and/or visually impaired). 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. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 100 lbs., and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. Qualifications High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse patient population. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms. Preferred Qualifications Minimum of one year patient care experience. Licenses and Certifications Required BLS AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Compensation and Benefits Minimum rate of $18.57 hourly. Compensation may vary based on labor market data, experience, education and certifications, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and budget or grant funding. Some positions may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, commissions, or shift differentials. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health