Rehabilitation Services Aide

Northwell•New York, NY

41d

About The Position

Prepares patients for treatment and assists therapists in treating patients. Maintains the Therapy Department in a neat and orderly fashion. Responsibilities include preparing and positioning patients, assisting with transfers and therapy, independently transporting patients to and from the department, maintaining equipment and work areas, supporting supply and linen management, and performing essential administrative and messenger duties. Related duties may also be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–1 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

Prepares patients for treatment by a therapist and assists therapists during therapy.
Independently transports patients to and from the department using a stretcher or wheelchair.
Maintains equipment and the working area in a clean, orderly condition.
Assists professional staff in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains the linen closet in a neat and orderly condition.
Places patients in position for treatment and assists with transfers.
Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
Performs department-support duties, including taking messages, entering and retrieving basic information using a computer, and performing messenger duties.
Transports equipment and supplies.
Assists in workshops as required.
Performs related duties as required.