Rehabilitation Aide - Rehabilitation Services Administration

Glens Falls Hospital•City of Glens Falls, NY

9d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Are you going to school or have an interest in becoming a Physical or Occupational Therapist? We have the perfect entry-level position for you! As a rehabilitation aide you will provide patient care and clerical support for our clinical staff. With hands-on patient interaction, you will learn practical rehabilitation skills to strengthen your resume.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Demonstrates a passion for the profession and seeks opportunities to improve skills/abilities
Accepts and is open minded to new approaches and changes
Ability to promote and work in a team setting
Possess strong skills in computers & problem solving

Nice To Haves

Interest in becoming a Physical or Occupational Therapist

Responsibilities

Prepares treatment areas and assembles materials for patient care by ensuring cleanliness and safety.
Preparation of the patient for therapy in a manner that preserves confidentiality and safety.
Maintain and clean therapy and exercise equipment, chairs, mats, counter, toys, etc according to outlined procedures and in a manner that maximizes infection control.
Maintain supply and equipment inventory, laundry, patient education materials.
Transportation of patients with or without special equipment.
Assist therapist with direct and indirect patient care activities such as monitoring patients during self-directed activities, scoring diagnostic tests, assembling communication boards, assisting with difficult to treat patients.
Assist with clerical activities as needed to support patient care.
Fully understands and can communicate proper use of all fitness equipment.
Provides oversight for Wellness Center to assure patient safety as needed.
Answers and support reception staffing by answering phones, scheduling and arriving patients, and filing or scanning.