What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rehab Aide position at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network?
At Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network (NRHN) services and programs are guided by a commitment to our Service Pledge and our core values. Honesty, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust and Respect. Through partnerships with patients, families and each other, we promote a healthy, healing environment. Patient-family centered care and evidence-based practice makes Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network the best place for patients and families.
We maintain an atmosphere conducive to healing, recovery, and wellness that is grounded in the core concepts of patient and family centered care:
- Dignity & respect
- Information sharing
- Participation
- Collaboration
Rehab Aide responsibilities...
The Rehab Aide is responsible to assist the OT/PT in patient treatment as directed by the therapist to assist in overall departmental operations by performing clerical and housekeeping as assigned by the supervisor. At no time will the Rehab Aide’s assistance of the OT/PT in treatment be counted as billable skilled therapy. The aide will demonstrate dependability in all areas and will perform duties as assigned by the OT/COTA and/or PT/PTA. Rehab Aide will also be responsible for assisting the licensed therapist supervising patients in group settings.
To qualify you must...
- Good general health and emotional stability.
- Ability to bend, lift or assist with transfers and ambulation.
- Adequate physical strength to assist with resistive activities.
- On the job training in use of equipment and in departmental methods and procedures.
- Dependable, conscientiousness and sincere interest.
- Ability to relate well to others and work with patients of all ages.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred at selected sites.
Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital Network is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. ​​​​​
