Therapy Support Aide: Patient Prep & Transport

Northwell Health; Massapequa (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Therapy Support Aide to assist therapists, prepare patients for treatment and maintain a clean, organized Therapy Department. You will transport patients and help with equipment setup as part of daily duties.

The role involves assisting in workshops and various tasks essential to department operations, with entry-level experience accepted and a High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment by therapist and 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 neatly.
• Positions patients for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Performs various duties essential to department operations.

Skills

Patient support

Transports

Equipment setup

Clerical/data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wheelchair

Stretcher

Job description

Northwell Health in New York is seeking a Therapy Support Aide to assist therapists, prepare patients for treatment and maintain a clean, organized Therapy Department. You will transport patients and help with equipment setup as part of daily duties.

The role involves assisting in workshops and various tasks essential to department operations, with entry-level experience accepted and a High School Diploma or equivalent required.