Per Diem Rehab Aide BWH

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Qualifications

1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with all staff.

2. Previous experience working in a health care setting preferred.

3. A genuine interest in working in a rehabilitation department and helping others.

Experience
Experience working as a Rehab Aide 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

1. Assists with inventory control with oversight by the Purchasing Clerk of the department.

2. Responsible for the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance and cleaning of rehabilitation equipment.

3. Assists in greeting/escorting patients and facilitating smooth departmental flow of patients.

4. Assists therapists with patient care under the direct supervision of the therapist in accordance with state licensing regulations.

5. Performs the duties of a secretary, in which they have been oriented to, in the absence of the administrative secretary and ambulatory practice secretaries.

6. Completes other appropriate duties as assigned.

7. Assists department in filing, photocopying, and generalized organizational activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

1. Must possess communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to work closely with all staff.

2. Must possess decision making skills and entry level health care knowledge to effectively complete duties and responsibilities.

3. Work requires up to three months orientation to acquire necessary familiarity with department and hospital policies and procedures, and the specific quality standards of care and competencies, and procedures unique to the assigned job area.

4. Must possess effective communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with patients (up to 50% of work time), rehabilitation team (up to 80% of work time), and patients' families (up to 10% of work time).