Rehab Therapy Aide - 40hrs/Day Shift

Site: Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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 Onsite Work Location 380 Russell Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $18.94 - $25.88/Hourly Grade SC2C24 At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. EEO Statement: 1910 Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected