Rehabilitation Aide & Patient Mobility Specialist

NYC Health + Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in New York City seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support licensed professionals in delivering rehabilitative care. You will assist in preparing equipment, participating in therapeutic activities, and helping patients with daily living tasks under supervision in a high-quality care setting.

Under supervision, you will aid in therapy sessions, maintain treatment areas, transport patients, and help ensure smooth operation of rehabilitation services in a teaching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State education department or recognized accrediting organization.
• One year of experience as rehabilitation technician or other medical support services in a health care setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and positions them appropriately for use.
• Prepares equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath and hot packs, by filling tanks, checking and adjusting temperature controls.
• Assists in routine treatment procedures and other therapeutic activities under direct supervision of licensed Physical Therapist.
• Assists therapists to position patient on equipment and aids in transfers.
• Transports patient to treatment or activity areas and assists patients in preparations at end of treatment or activity.
• Participates in program of activity involving routine and repetitive subprofessional work in recreation therapy and/or orientating patients in necessary skills.
• Guides patients in activities including arts and crafts, social activities, gardening, woodworking, graphic arts, textiles, group recreation and assists in developing interest and maintaining morale.
• Observes patient activities and makes reports.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

One year experience in rehabilitation/medical support

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi in New York City seeks a Rehabilitation Technician to support licensed professionals in delivering rehabilitative care. You will assist in preparing equipment, participating in therapeutic activities, and helping patients with daily living tasks under supervision in a high-quality care setting.

Under supervision, you will aid in therapy sessions, maintain treatment areas, transport patients, and help ensure smooth operation of rehabilitation services in a teaching