Rehabilitation Aide: Patient Care & Therapy Support

Wmchealth; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmchealth Rehabilitation Department seeks a Rehabilitation Aide to assist therapists in the functional treatment program for acutely ill patients. You will help with ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and activities of daily living under supervision.

You'll also prepare treatment rooms and equipment, maintain supplies, coordinate with service lines for repairs, and transport patients to therapy sessions; you may support clerical tasks as needed to help the team deliver efficient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of hospital patient care experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work effectively with patients and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists therapists with prescribed exercises and ambulation programs.
• Supports patients in activities of daily living.
• Sets up exercise equipment and assists patient progress.
• Confers with therapists on patient progress and assignments.
• Maintains supply areas and notifies staff for restocking.
• Assists with department clerical tasks: phone calls, scheduling, and data entry.
• Transports patients to and from therapy sessions.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment function and setup.

Skills

Patient care

Ambulation

Therapy assistance

Equipment setup

Clerical tasks

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lifts

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Wmchealth Rehabilitation Department seeks a Rehabilitation Aide to assist therapists in the functional treatment program for acutely ill patients. You will help with ambulation, therapeutic exercises, and activities of daily living under supervision.

You'll also prepare treatment rooms and equipment, maintain supplies, coordinate with service lines for repairs, and transport patients to therapy sessions; you may support clerical tasks as needed to help the team deliver efficient care.