Rehab Aide Fairmount Rehabilitation Programs
Rehab Aide Fairmount Rehabilitation Programs
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Job Description
Overview
The Rehabilitation Aide will transfer and transport patients and provide patient care under direct supervision of a licensed clinician within the policies and procedures of the Institute and the departmental program and in accordance with Laws and Regulations of the State of Maryland. The incumbent will assist clinical staff in the provision of patient care programs and perform supportive tasks including those serving the administrative maintenance and operational needs of the program.
Responsibilities
- Prepare maintain and clean patient treatment areas and equipment before and after treatment sessions. Adhere to Institute policies regarding patient & staff safety hygiene patient privacy and patientspecific and standard precautions.
- Assist in the practice of therapeutic exercise including assisting with supervising patients in standers and functional activities programs under direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Speech Language Pathologist Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) or Physical Therapy Assistant per Maryland state law.
- Demonstrate appropriate application and removal of electrodes moist heat and orthotic devices as well as technical proficiency of adaptive equipment and rehabilitation modalities. Inform clinicians of any adverse effects.
- Greet transport and assist patients with hygiene toileting feeding and/or dressing needs.
- Remind and clarify appointment schedules for patients in conjunction with clinicians treatment plans and care center scheduling.
- Provide general program overview and conduct tours of the clinic for new patients and families.
- Maintain program supplies including ordering inventory control labeling and storing supplies. Participate in maintenance organization care cleaning transport tracking scheduling and safe storage of equipment. Identify and correct/report quality control problems such as removal and coordinating repair of broken equipment or environmental hazards.
- Actively participate in meetings and committees including of tasks related to preparing for regulatory review and performance improvement projects. Attend staff and supervisory meetings and training sessions.
- Assist with other aspects of the program on an as needed basis. This may include but not be limited to supervision of patients in the classroom with guidance from the special educator arrangement of transportation for patients and their families and/or assisting with research videotaping.
Qualifications
- Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification according to the timeline determined by the department. Limited opportunities for certification may be provided by the department if not already certified.
EDUCATION:
- High School diploma GED or equivalent required.
- Associates degree preferred.
- Enrollment in health occupation curriculum certification or academic program is preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working or volunteering in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.
- Experience working with or treating children or adults with developmental or acquired disabilities is preferred.
Benefits
Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical dental vision 401K with match tuition reimbursement student debt relief program free parking and child care subsidies! In addition we offer rich professional development opportunities.
We require full COVID vaccination or documentation of medical and/or religious exemption(s) approval for this job as we are ahealthcareinstitution committed to putting health and safety first for our patients students employees and the communities we serve.
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