Rehab Aide

Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated Rehab Aide to join our Total Rehab Care team. This role is ideal for a compassionate, hands‑on caregiver who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment and enjoys supporting patients of all ages through their rehabilitation journey. 

Position Summary

The Rehab Aide is a multi‑skilled healthcare support professional who assists licensed Occupational, Physical, and Speech‑Language Pathologists, as well as Registered Nurses, in providing high‑quality patient care. This role includes both direct and indirect patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

“The Rehab Aide is a multi-skilled worker who provides a wide range of patient care activities which support nursing and rehabilitative services.”

Key Responsibilities

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  Direct Patient Care (10%) Support therapists, therapy assistants, and nurses in delivering hands‑on care.

  
  


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  Assist with Treatment Activities (60%) Prepare, organize, and maintain treatment areas; assist with therapeutic activities under supervision.

  
  


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  Documentation (10%) Complete accurate written documentation of care provided.

  
  


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  Clerical Support (5%) Assist with inventory tracking, ordering, billing, scheduling, and departmental data reports.

  
  


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  Reception Duties (5%) Answer phones, retrieve messages, and direct callers appropriately.

  
  


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  Equipment Operation & Safety (10%) Safely operate patient‑care equipment and perform routine safety checks.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

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  Education: High School Diploma required. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent experience preferred.

  
  


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  Experience: At least one year of patient care experience, ideally in a medical center setting. Experience in PT, OT, nursing, or home health is preferred.

  
  


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  Licensure/Certification:

  
  
  
  
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    Maryland CNA certification preferred

    
    
  
  
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    Current BLS/CPR certification required

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Skills & Abilities:

  
  
  
  
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    Competence in typing, filing, and computer use

    
    
  
  
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    Ability to lift patients and perform physically demanding tasks

    
    
  
  
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     Strong communication skills and attention to detail  

    
    
  
  
  
  

Caring for Our Team
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire, along with life insurance, & short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.