Per Diem Rehab Aide Outpatient

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Requisition Number:

R-15914

Facility:

LOC0022 - 2 Pond Park Road2 Pond Park Road
Hingham, MA 02043

Department Name:

SSH Rehabilitation 2PPK

Status:

Part time

Budgeted Hours:

0

Shift:

Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical staff, assists the therapists in routine tasks for therapeutic treatment of patients. Assists the department supervisor/manager in coordinating the overall department's function and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Patient Care

• Supports licensed staff

• Assist with patient care activities as directed by therapist including but not limited to:

Screening for early mobility

Patient room/treatment area set ups for treatment

Set up patients on exercise equipment

Activities related to video fluoroscopic swallow studies

Providing second person assist

Providing durable medical equipment and paperwork

• Provides treatment to assigned patients as appropriate under the direct supervision of clinical staff

• Maintains departmental flow

2.Environment and Department Maintenance/Infection Control

• Assists in the maintenance of the department's overall physical environment

• Maintains practices according to infection control guidelines for the department

• Monitors pool chemistry per departmental guidelines as applicable to area

• Cleans equipment per departmental guidelines

• Performs and documents quality control of identified equipment

• Documents temperature checks of identified equipment

• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly departmental checklists

• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the DME and supply closets

• Completes audits for walkers, gait belts and chairs on patient units as applicable to area

3.Clerical Duties:

• Performs clerical duties to assist with daily operations of the department including:

o Scheduling appointments as applicable to area

o Answering phones

o Calling patients as directed

o Inventory management

o Photocopying and filing

o Faxing

o Data collection

o Daily departmental checklists

4.Communication

• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients, and family members

• Alerts manager/clinician to any immediate departmental/patient issues

• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices

• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested

5.Educational Activities

• Serves as mentor to new rehabilitation aide staff

• Actively participates in department projects/events/activities

• Actively promotes rehabilitation services to frontline colleagues, patients, and families

• Serves as ambassador for department to visitors (tours/observation of patient care)

• Assists with continuous Quality Improvement activities, as directed

• Takes responsibility for continuing professional development education

6.Technology and Learning

• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization

• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently

• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance

7.Professional Behaviors

• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation

• Maintain composure during stressful situations

• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines

• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations

• Communicate appropriately and effectively following chain of command

• Demonstrate dependability and flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department

Non-Essential Functions

• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the department and hospital

• Performs other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Required

High School diploma/GED

Minimum Work Experience

One (1) year healthcare-related experience preferred.

Previous rehabilitation experience desirable.

Previous coursework, participation in work or volunteer experience in the area of health, fitness or athletics required

Required Classes/Skills -

BLS - Basic Life Support

Clinic hours are 7:00am to 7:00pm. Work hours will vary based on the needs of the clinic.

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

• American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS)

• American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)