Rehab Aide
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Rehab Aide

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

Position Responsibilities:

* Monitors patient activities during treatment time under the direct supervision of the therapist.

* Transfers and/or assists therapist/nursing personnel in transferring patients utilizing appropriate body mechanics, as observed by therapist.

* Transports patients, on a timely basis, according to schedule, and communicate with the therapist if there is a problem getting the patient to his/her therapy session on time. Check patient charts for presence of therapy orders before transporting patient.

* Prepares or removes hot/cold packs from the patients and checks patient's skin as directed by the therapist and/or modality protocol.

* Assures that patients are properly dressed or draped for transfer and during treatment.

* Inspects equipment prior to patient use and notify the therapist of any problems, such as maintenance or sanitary.

* Cleans equipment with appropriate hospital approved disinfectant, and maintain a log as specified by P & P and supervisor.

* Observes patient one-on-one to ensure comfort and safety.

* Consistently monitors patient's personal needs, recognizes and reports observations to the primary/charge nurse as required.

* Communicates with patient and/or family to understand patient's needs and wants.

* Independently identifies potentially unsafe environments for the patient; proactively takes initiative to prevent or resolve through appropriate channels or chain of command.

* Assists with basic patient needs that do not require further formal training (i.e. feeding the patient).

* Remains awake and alert through the complete assignment.

* Successfully completes competencies as outlined by the departments operations as relates to age specific population and JC requirements.

* Acts as a liaison between Rehab-aides/Transporters and other supervisors to assist in resolving transport issues as observed by supervisor.

* Coordinates with supervisor, Rehab-aides/transporters time off to ensure appropriate coverage for weekdays and weekends.

* Actively coordinates duties among the Rehab-aides/Transporters to ensure maximum efficiency of patient care in the absence of the supervisor as observed by Manager.

* Attends and participates in in-service training, orientation and educational programs.

* Assures that assigned inventories and logs are completed on a routine basis as specified by the area supervisor. Also maintains inventories (order supplies, forms) in a timely basis.

* Participates in Performance Improvement projects.

* Is willing to perform other related duties.

Qualifications:

* CPR certification required.

* HS graduate or equivalent. Effective oral and written communication skills. Successful completion of the departmental competencies.

* Ability to relate to patients in a kind and cooperative manner.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

* Health benefits

* Life insurance

* Long-term disability coverage

* Healthcare spending accounts

* Retirement plan

* Paid time off

* Pet Insurance

* Tuition reimbursement

* Employee assistance program

* Wellness program

* On-site housing for select positions and more!