Rehabilitation Aide - Danbury​/Westport - Per Diem

The rehabilitation aide performs a variety of routine tasks and duties under the direction and supervision of the clinical managers and therapists. The aide works to facilitate safe and effective treatment by providing physical assistance for patient treatment, setting up for patient treatment, department support, environmental cleaning, monitoring therapy supplies and various administrative duties as assigned. Rehabilitation aides do not carry out clinical procedures.

This position reports to the appropriate member of the Rehab clinical managerial team.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical support:
  Rooming patients; greeting patients, bringing them to location of therapy, notifying therapist of their arrival
• Provide physical assistance for treatment sessions as directed by therapist.
• Set up and take down treatment area as requested by therapists to assist with efficient and effective treatment session.
• Department support:
  Environmental safety and cleanliness, monitor and maintain supply stocking, perform administrative duties as needed.
• Perform special projects as necessary and requested by managerial team
• Other duties:
  Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and The Joint Commission standards

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or a higher level of education that would require the completion of high school, is required.
• Previous patient interaction experience preferred

Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.