About the role
Overview
Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter
Make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in a rehabilitation setting.
Kennedy Krieger Institute is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide/Transporter to support patients and clinical staff in a dynamic rehabilitation environment. In this role, you will transport and assist patients, help clinicians with patient care activities, maintain treatment spaces and equipment, and provide important day-to-day support to the rehabilitation program.
This is a great opportunity for someone interested in
physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation, or another healthcare profession
who wants exposure to a clinical setting while supporting children and adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.
What You'll Do
- Greet, assist, transfer, and transport patients throughout the clinical setting.
- Prepare, maintain, and clean patient treatment areas before and after treatment sessions.
- Assist with therapeutic exercise and functional activity programs under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, Physical Therapist Assistant, Occupational Therapist, or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, in accordance with Maryland law.
- Assist patients with hygiene and/or dressing needs as appropriate.
- Demonstrate appropriate application and removal of electrodes and orthotic devices and assist with adaptive equipment and rehabilitation modalities.
- Communicate any adverse effects or patient concerns to the supervising clinician.
- Help patients and families understand appointment schedules in coordination with clinicians and scheduling staff.
- Provide general program information and clinic tours to new patients and families.
- Maintain program supplies, including inventory, labeling, storage, and ordering.
- Assist with the cleaning, organization, transportation, tracking, scheduling, and safe storage of rehabilitation equipment.
- Identify and report equipment or environmental safety concerns.
- Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, regulatory-review preparation, and performance-improvement activities.
Qualifications
Required
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Current CPR certification from the
American Heart Association or American Red Cross
.
Preferred
- Associate's degree.
- Current enrollment in a healthcare-related curriculum, certification, or academic program.
- Previous work or volunteer experience in a hospital or clinical setting.
- Experience working with children or adults with developmental or acquired disabilities.
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
Lift and transfer patients and adaptive/therapeutic equipment weighing up to
35 pounds
.
Perform physical activities necessary to support therapy treatment programs.
Move between offices and clinical locations throughout the workday.
Use computers, peripheral devices, rehabilitation equipment, and/or assistive technology as needed.
Travel to different locations within Maryland and/or nationally when required.
Work Environment
- This is an on-site position requiring physical presence at the assigned work location.
- Some work outside normally scheduled hours may be required.
- The clinical environment may include exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and individuals exhibiting aggressive or challenging behaviors.
Minimum pay range
USD $15.00/Hr.
Maximum pay range
USD $23.00/Hr.