Therapy Support Aide — Prep Patients & Assist Therapists

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health seeks a therapy aide to support therapists and prepare patients for treatment in a hospital setting in New York, NY. The role involves assisting during therapy sessions, transporting patients via stretcher or wheelchair, and keeping the therapy department orderly and well-supplied.

Responsibilities include equipment assembly, linen management, and basic data entry. The position requires a high school diploma and 0-1 years of relevant experience, with duties considered essential

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-1 years of relevant experience required.
• Ability to transport patients and assist therapists.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for treatment by therapist; assists therapists during therapy.
• Transports patients, independently, to and from department using stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.
• Assists professional staff in ordering supplies; orders linens and maintains linen closet in a neat and orderly condition.
• Places patients in position for treatment and assists in transfers.
• Assembles and places equipment and supplies for use.
• Performs a variety of duties essential to the function of the department such as taking messages, entering and retrieving basic information into/from computer, performing messenger duties, etc.
• Transports equipment and supplies.
• Assists in workshops, as required.
• Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Skills

Patient transport

Equipment handling

Assisting therapists

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health seeks a therapy aide to support therapists and prepare patients for treatment in a hospital setting in New York, NY. The role involves assisting during therapy sessions, transporting patients via stretcher or wheelchair, and keeping the therapy department orderly and well-supplied.

Responsibilities include equipment assembly, linen management, and basic data entry. The position requires a high school diploma and 0-1 years of relevant experience, with duties considered essential