Rehabilitation Support Aide - Patient Care & Therapy Prep

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

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Therapy Department Assistant to support therapists by preparing patients, transporting to and from the department, and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace. The role includes assisting with equipment setup, ordering supplies, and performing routine tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes reliability, basic data entry, and teamwork in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Requires basic patient care skills.
• Includes data entry of basic information into a computer.
• Involves handling and preparing equipment for use.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment by therapist; assists therapists during therapy.
• Transports patients to and from department using stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.
• Assists in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains linen closet.
• Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Performs various duties essential to department function (messaging, data entry, messenger duties).
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Assists in workshops as required.
• Performs related duties as required under ADA.

Skills

Patient care

Data entry

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Therapy Department Assistant to support therapists by preparing patients, transporting to and from the department, and maintaining a clean, orderly workspace. The role includes assisting with equipment setup, ordering supplies, and performing routine tasks.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 years of relevant experience. This role emphasizes reliability, basic data entry, and teamwork in a clinical environment.