- Salary
- $18 – $25
- Location
- 380 Russell Street Hadley, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- Workday
Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Rehabilitation Therapy Aide is responsible for the safety, housekeeping, maintenance, infection control, and supplies and equipment needs of the department and provides backup coverage for the secretarial/reception area. The Rehab Therapy Aide also assists therapists to support patient care as needed.This position is part of the 1199SEIU Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Rehabilitation Services and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s degree with a focus in healthcare administration or health related field required.
Valid state issued driver’s license required.
Experience working in a health care setting such as a physician or therapy office preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated written and verbal skills and excellent customer service skills required
Demonstrated proficiency in using computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel required.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
SHIFT: Hadley Location, Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Assist in miscellaneous operational back-up and secretarial/receptionist tasks as delegated and assigned including filing, phoning patients for reminders, sorting mail, collating statistics, compiling census updates, and typing.
Track and report daily inpatient census.
Maintain established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality improvement program, safety, compliance, infection control, and environmental standards.
Maintain professional growth and development through attendance at seminars, workshops, conferences or in-services, professional affiliations, or journals to stay abreast of current trends in field of expertise.
Attend meetings as required.
Meet annual competency and retraining requirements.
Perform other functions/duties as requested.
Prepare, set up and clean patient care areas in all rehabilitation services specialties. Duties include:
Tidy and clean treatment areas and linens prior to patient’s arrival
Escort patients to treatment areas
Provide proper garments for patients
Responsible for acquiring equipment, assembly and set up for treatment and the notification of the therapist.
Assist inpatient and outpatient therapy staff in patient care as needed, directed, and supervised including:
Monitor and / or facilitate exercise as instructed by therapist or licensed assistant
Assist in ambulation or transfers as instructed
Obtain equipment or supplies as instructed
Assist therapists or licensed assistants in provision of therapy
Assist in ambulating or transferring patients as directed by therapists
Ensure the safety, housekeeping, maintenance, supplies, and equipment needs of the department, to include:
Distribute linens and dispose of laundry
Tidy booth, gym, and overall department to eliminate clutter
Request repairs in a timely fashion
Stock all medical and non-medical supplies and maintain inventory
Submit requisitions, based on inventory needs, to Assistant Director for approval and processing of items supplied by outside vendors and place orders directly with select vendors (i.e. WB Mason)
Submit orders to storeroom for stocked items
Clean patient care equipment as directed (splint pans, hydro units, paraffin, etc.)
Conduct temperature checks of equipment
Schedule biomedical equipment and crash cart/AED checkup dates
Ensure OSHA guidelines adherence
Monitor consignment closet supplies and orders
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$18.94 - $25.88/Hourly
Grade
SC2C24
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.