Hackensack Meridian Health·Holmdel Township, New Jersey
Assists therapists with patient care activities, including monitoring exercises and transporting patients. Performs routine clerical tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining department inventory.
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The Rehabilitation Aide, under the direction and immediate supervision of therapists, assists in patient care related activities and performs routine department clerical tasks such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments and maintaining inventory.
A day in the life of a Rehab Aide at Hackensack Meridian Health includes: Models and maintains a safe environment in which to deliver services. Assists patients in performing activities of daily living using proper body mechanics. Cleans and disinfects equipment as per policy. Maintains all supplies and equipment, including tracking inventory and ordering supplies and/or notifying appropriate staff to order supplies. Monitors patients with established exercise programs and ambulates patients safely under the supervision of a professional. Distributes linen, hot and cold packs, and supplies, handles laundry, puts away equipment after use and performs clearing and maintenance of equipment. Wheelchairs, weights, mats, and tables are cleaned between uses. Whirlpools are prepared and cleaned as directed by the therapist. Transports patients into the appropriate treatment areas in an orderly and timely fashion. Notifies the supervisor of any unsafe conditions and handles emergency situations in an appropriate manner. Assists therapists to ensure efficiency of department, especially during high patient volume. Provides clerical/front desk support as needed assisting with answering phones, relaying messages, greeting patients, copying, filing and maintaining charts and scheduling or patient appointments. Develops a rapport and mutual respect with patients and team members fostering an optimum environment for goal achievement. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms. Licenses and Certifications Required: BLS Certification within 30 days of hire. If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $17.64 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and proficiency in computer platforms like Microsoft Office or Google Suite. BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Market context
In New Jersey, per diem Rehabilitation Aide openings often reflect ongoing demand in hospitals, outpatient rehab, and long-term care settings that need flexible coverage. These roles can be competitive because employers look for dependable attendance, basic computer skills, and quick onboarding, with BLS certification required within 30 days of hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, and confirm you can meet the certification timeline before applying.
