Rehabilitation/Gym Aide, Inpatient, Per Diem - East Sandwich at Partner's Healthcare in Sandwich, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Therapist, in an Inpatient Gym setting.
Direct Patient Care
- Takes vital signs, including blood pressure, reports to therapist and documents.
- Assists with activities of daily living using adaptive equipment as specified by therapist.
- Attends to patient's elimination needs.
- Utilizes basic observation skills to obtain patient information, reports changes in patient condition to or response to treatment to primary therapist.
- Provides one to one supervision of patient as assigned.
General Support
- Identifies and requisitions supplies needed for patient care when appropriate.
- Performs clerical duties related to patient intake, registration and insurance processing as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness and safety of the patient care unit, including daily temperature checks and logs of hydrocollator, paraffin, Fluido and cold pack machines, disinfecting surfaces and equipment used in patient care, and changing linens.
Under Therapist Supervision
- Application of hot and cold packs
- Wheelchair positioning, adjustment/modifications.
- Endurance and strengthening exercises.
- Routine and specific exercise programs and equipment.
- ROM activities.
- Donning/doffing orthotics, prosthetics and braces.
- Co-leading of therapy groups.
- Transfers to patients with chairs, wheelchairs, with or without the use of assistive/transfer devices.
- Performs and assists with paraffin and contrast baths and cares for equipment.
- Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
- Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
- Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.


Education/Degree
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Graduate of CNA training program preferred


Experience - Minimum of 1 year of experience as a nursing assistant preferred.



Qualifications


Education/Degree - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. - Graduate of CNA training program preferred Experience - Minimum of 1 year of experience as a nursing assistant preferred. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required - Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. - Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel). Preferred - Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. - High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. - Attention to detail.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


311 Service Road



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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.