Acute Rehab Technician Care & Therapy Support

Erie County Medical Center Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Rehabilitation Aide under the NY HELPS program in Buffalo. The role involves direct patient care, daily activities support, and non-clinical duties across units and long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for therapy, mobility assistance, vital signs, venipuncture, and adherence to infection control policies. A high school diploma plus healthcare aide experience is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• One year of experience as an aide in a hospital, long-term care, skilled nursing, acute rehabilitation or therapeutic setting.
• One year post high school education in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy or closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for therapy; completes transfers to facilitate readiness.
• Transports patient to therapy sessions utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers, beds or medical lifts.
• Assists with patient’s ambulation and range of motion exercises for upper and lower extremities.
• Performs venipuncture when assigned to Medical/Surgical Units or Long-Term Care Facility.
• Performs pulse oximetry and records measurements; obtains and records vital signs.
• Identifies changes in patient’s condition and notifies RN or therapist.
• Responds appropriately to life-threatening emergencies; provides for nutritional needs and feeding assistance.
• Assists with activities of daily living; completes inventory and secures property.
• Utilizes glucometer to measure blood glucose levels; performs 12 Lead ECG.

Skills

Therapy assistance

Patient care

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Venipuncture

Glucometer use

12 Lead ECG

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

1 year hospital/long-term care aide experience

1 year post-high school education in Nursing/PT/OT/SLT

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

Glucometer

12 Lead ECG

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation seeks a Rehabilitation Aide under the NY HELPS program in Buffalo. The role involves direct patient care, daily activities support, and non-clinical duties across units and long-term care facilities.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for therapy, mobility assistance, vital signs, venipuncture, and adherence to infection control policies. A high school diploma plus healthcare aide experience is required.