Rehab Therapy Aide Cheshire - Full Time

Rehab Therapy Aide Cheshire - Full Time Gaylord Physical Therapy Cheshire, CT Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve.

Our Mission:

To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives.

Our values:

Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients. The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide, under direct supervision, assists therapists and assistants with the implementation of treatment programs and provides levels of support services, as needed, for the operations of the department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Assists with the provision of direct patient care. a. Gives professional staff assistance appropriately for evaluative and treatment activities i.e. routine vitals monitoring b. Performs routine, established activities directly supervised by a professional staff member. Independently performs non-supervised activities, such as ROM. c. Utilizes appropriate safety techniques regarding self and patient d. Takes cultural diversity and population specific issues into consideration and utilizes this knowledge appropriately in the delivery of patient care 2. Provides Non-Direct patient care a. Always helps maintain a clean treatment area and work environment, including listed aide duties b. Provides appropriate telephone coverage and clerical support as needed c. Helps with supply inventory and retrieval of equipment/supplies when needed 3. Interacts appropriately through clinical communication a. Communicates clearly and timely with other departmental personnel b. Communicates professionally with other hospital personnel c. Keeps supervisor informed of clinical issues, problems or concerns related to job role, and any other issues related to job performance d. Keeps primary therapist aware of patient care issues

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required Previous experience in a health care setting preferred Must be able to carry out clinical skills in any setting as need deems

WORK SCHEDULE

Full Time:

Monday through Friday- 40 hours We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V