• Rehab Aide Speech and Language Department…

    Kennedy Krieger Institute (Baltimore, MD)


    Overview

     

    The Rehabilitation Aide for speech-language pathology will support therapy providers and assist in

     

    patient care activities under direct supervision of a licensed clinician within the policies and

     

    procedures of the Institute, the departmental program, and in accordance with laws and regulations of

     

    the State of Maryland. The Rehabilitation Aide will assist clinical staff in the provision of patient care

     

    programs and perform supportive tasks, including those serving the administrative, maintenance and

     

    operational needs of the program.

    Responsibilities

    1. Prepare, maintain, and clean patient evaluation/treatment areas, materials, and equipment before

     

    and after sessions. Adhere to Institute’s policies regarding patient and staff safety, hygiene, patient

     

    privacy and patient-specific and standard/universal precautions.

     

    2. Assists in patient-centered activities by creating client-centered therapy projects and seasonal

     

    activities, and executing other similar tasks under close guidance of the supervising therapist.

     

    3. Aid transitions by greeting, comforting, and assisting patients during arrival, guidance through

     

    therapy areas, and departure.

     

    4. Charge and maintain technology for clinician/patient use including iPads, communication devices,

     

    Cyracom towers, and digital audio recorders.

     

    5. Maintain program supplies for testing, telehealth, toy library, pantry, and test closets, including

     

    ordering, inventory control, labeling, and storing supplies for all therapy areas. Participate in

     

    maintenance, organization, care, cleaning, transport, tracking, scheduling, and safe storage of

     

    supplies.

     

    6. Identify and correct/report quality control problems, such as removal and coordination of repair of

     

    broken equipment, or environmental hazards.

     

    7. Assists the department in maintaining a safe environment of care through regular audits of the

     

    clinic spaces and performing corrective actions under the guidance of the clinic leadership.

     

    8. Actively participate in supervisory meetings and assist department to execute tasks related to

     

    preparing for regulatory review and performance improvement projects.

    Qualifications

    * Must possess and maintain CPR certification from American Heart Association or American Red

     

    Cross within 3 months of training/date of hire.

     

    * Trach/vent trained within three months of training/date of hire.

    EDUCATION:

    * High School diploma or GED required.

    * Associates degree preferred.

    * Enrollment in health occupation curriculum, certification, or academic program is preferred.

    EXPERIENCE:

    * Previous experience in a hospital or clinical setting preferred.

    * Experience working with or treating children or adults with developmental or acquired disabilities

     

    preferred.

     

    Benefits

     

    Kennedy Krieger Institute offers excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K with match, tuition reimbursement, student debt relief program, free parking and child care subsidies! In addition, we offer rich professional development opportunities.

    EOE/M/F/D/V

    Minimum pay range

     

    USD $15.00/Hr.

     

    Maximum pay range

     

    USD $22.51/Hr.

     

    **Vacancy ID** _11790_

    **Pos. Category** _Rehab Therapy - Speech Language Pathology_

    **Job Location : Street** _801 N. Broadway_

    **\# of Hours** _20.00_

    **_Job Locations_** _US-MD-Baltimore_

    **Pos. Type** _Intermittent_

    **Department : Name** _Speech & Language_

     

    Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet