Rehabilitation Aide in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Rehabilitation Aide

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Physical Therapy

Req #: 48625

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $19.920 - $19.920 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Job Overview:

The Rehabilitation Aide prepares the treatment area and assists inpatient and outpatients in preparation for, during, and after treatment sessions under the direct supervision of a licensed therapist. The Rehabilitation Aide maintains patient safety, assisting with ambulation and transporting patients safely with their medical records, equipment, or devices as needed throughout the facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• English fluency and possess good written and oral communication skills
• Able to lift, ambulate, and assist with physical transfers of patients

Preferred:

• Work experience with patients in a healthcare setting.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time (37.5 hours)
• Days

Essential Functions:

• Prepare patient areas and assist therapist with treatment.
• Transfer, ambulate, or assist to transfer patients to wheelchairs, beds, or treatment tables while maintaining safety precautions.
• Maintain the general cleanliness of all rehabilitation equipment, storage areas, and designated environmental surfaces.
• Complete environmental testing and logs per policy or standards.
• Inventory medical/surgical supplies per established schedules and place orders for new inventory.
• Stock/shelve supplies and linen in designated storage treatment areas.
• Perform a variety of clerical duties related to patient care and department administration.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.