Rehabilitation Aide: Patient Care & Therapy Support

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

Job summary

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a non-licensed clinical staff member for part-time, on-site work in rehabilitation settings. The role focuses on direct patient care, daily activities, and basic clinical tasks in acute medical rehabilitation, medical/surgical units or long-term care facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant healthcare experience; NY HELPS program considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and relevant experience in a hospital, long-term care, skilled nursing, acute rehabilitation or therapeutic setting.
• One year of post-high school education in Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, or closely related field.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for therapy and transfers to facilitate readiness.
• Assists with patient ambulation.
• Performs range of motion exercises for upper and lower extremities.
• Performs venipuncture when assigned to units or long-term care facility.
• Measures and records vital signs and uses pulse oximetry.
• Identifies changes in patient condition and notifies RN or therapist.
• Assists with activities of daily living and nutritional needs.
• Maintains equipment and hospital policy compliance.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1 year post high school education in Nursing/Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy/Speech Therapy or related field

Job description

Erie County Medical Center Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a non-licensed clinical staff member for part-time, on-site work in rehabilitation settings. The role focuses on direct patient care, daily activities, and basic clinical tasks in acute medical rehabilitation, medical/surgical units or long-term care facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and relevant healthcare experience; NY HELPS program considerations may apply.