What are the responsibilities and job description for the REHABILITATION AIDE position at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute?
Rehabilitation Aide
JOHNSON REHABILITATION Edison, New Jersey
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Rehabilitation Aide assists the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in performing tasks related to patient care and department operations.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Rehabilitation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
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JOHNSON REHABILITATION Edison, New Jersey
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- Requisition # 2025-162398
- ShiftWeekend Day
- StatusPer Diem
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Rehabilitation Aide assists the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in performing tasks related to patient care and department operations.
Responsibilities
A day in the life of a Rehabilitation Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:
- Performs safe transfers utilizing cues and assistance as directed. Demonstrates effective guarding techniques when ambulating with patients. Recognizes changes in patient status, takes appropriate action and reports to nurse/therapists immediately. Prepares treatment area and sets up equipment. Supervises/assists patients performing ADL's, as directed by the nurse/OT. Obtains equipment for therapists upon request. Utilizes appropriate communication and behavior management techniques with the patients, as directed by a therapist or nurse. Adheres to daily schedule and provides coverage in the absence of coworker. Accompanies patients to medical/testing appointments as time permits.
- Able to identify all wheelchair types, cushions, parts per therapist requests. Obtains appropriate wheelchair and parts for patient use per therapist request. Informs supervisor regarding unsafe equipment or conditions. Performs minor equipment repairs and maintenance. Removes unsafe equipment from operational use and notifies supervisor.
- Cleans treatment areas including dayroom, gyms, patient rooms and other equipment utilizing appropriate agents. Maintains treatment and storage areas in a neat and organized manner. Maintains linen supply. Launders clinic items regularly. Maintains inventory of clinic supplies and provides information to supervisor for ordering.
- Answers phones using department scripting. Maintains and sets up department logs and files as assigned. Photocopies forms and documents ensuring clear and professional looking documents. Delivers correspondence as requested.
- Carry out daily recreation groups and provide individual leisure activities as assigned.
- Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
- Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with a diverse patient population. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
- Minimum of 1 year patient care experience preferred.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
Our Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.
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Awards We’ve Received
2023
US News & World Report 2023
- HUMC - #1 Hospital in NJ & #5 in NY Metro Area
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- Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital - #1 Children’s Hospital in NJ
US News & World Report 2023
- JSUMC - #6 Hospital in NJ
2023
2023 & 2022 Magnet Designations
for 9 HMH Institutions
2022
Newsweek 2022 Best Hospitals USA
- HUMC - #57
Newsweek 2022 America’s Best Addiction Treatment Centers
Blake Recovery Center at Carrier Clinic - #2
2023
Diversity Inc. 2023
Top Hospital and Health Systems
2022
Becker’s Hospital Review 2022
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At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.
Join us and let’s keep getting better together.
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