Rehab Aide - (Therapy) - Outpatient

Location Detail: 31 Union Street (10619)

Shift Detail: Monday - Friday, weekends as requested

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Every day, over 40,000 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 as a Rehab Aide.

The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees. It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 249-bed community hospital, Rockville General, a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital, a 102-bed facility, a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services. The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of 300,000 people in 19 towns.

POSITION SUMMARY

Works under the direct on-site supervision of rehab clinical staff. Performs a variety of routine rehab duties to assist the department in providing quality care and efficient operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time.

COMPETENCIES

• This position requires an individual with good English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic personal computer skills using windows based Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is preferred. Job-Specific Competency
• Provides safe, timely, and comfortable transportation of patients.
• Coordinates patient schedules with other department personnel and communicates changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Checks name bands to ensure that appropriate patient is being treated.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and prepares whirlpools in accordance with department protocols.
• Performs routine cleaning of the treatment area and equipment in order to provide satisfactory conditions.
• Assists the clinician in the treatment of patients for transfers, ambulation, and mobility training.
• Assists and monitors patients during their treatment session as directed by the clinician.
• Performs errands as requested by the clinician in an accurate and timely manner.
• Distributes linen to the appropriate treatment areas on a regular basis or as needed.
• Performs routine ordering of supplies as directed by the managing clinician.
• Assists and performs clerical and reception duties to include insurance authorizations, filing, scheduling patients, answering phones, etc...
• Performs all duties with proper body mechanics.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent is preferred, along with an interest in the healthcare field.

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