Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care - Backus Hospital; Per Diem

Rehabilitation Aide - Acute Care - Backus Hospital (Per Diem)

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Location:

Backus Hospital (10309)

Work where every moment matters
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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, the Rehab Aide supports a safe and positive patient experience by assisting in the delivery of care and performing delegated multi-skilled basic patient care services.

The Rehab Aide provides 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, the Rehab Aide may provide support to licensed Rehabilitation Therapists in areas such as therapeutic exercise programs, group exercise programs, mobility volunteer aide program, and swallowing studies.

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Patient care experience required, one or more years of hospital experience as rehab aide preferred.

• Knowledge of medical terminology a plus
• Computer literacy
• CPR validation may be required within 3 months of hire depending upon work area specific requirements
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills required

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care 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.