Rehab Aide Speech and Language Department (Outpatient 801) Part-time Hours
Kennedy Krieger Institute
**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
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