Rehab Aide

Rehabilitation Aide

Maimonides is currently seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to work under the supervision and guidance of a Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, or Physical Therapy Assistant, and work closely with and assist patients during their rehabilitation. Duties include transporting and instructing patients in performing simple rehabilitative tasks, preparing work areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care : Deliver age-appropriate care, assist patients with ambulation (including gait techniques and proper use / selection of assistive devices), help with movement, and support therapists during treatments.
• Prepare and maintain treatment environments and equipment : Ensure treatment areas are clean, stocked, and properly set up, including linens. You'll also be responsible for cleaning mats daily, wheelchairs weekly, hot pack machines monthly.
• Manage patient logistics and administrative tasks : Prepare patients for treatment (assisting with dressing, undressing, positioning, draping, and bathroom needs). You'll also coordinate with nurses when transporting patients, handle patient transport to / from the gymnasium, check daily discharge schedules, work with Physical Therapists.
• Oversee supply management : Order and maintain linen supplies.

Qualifications

Pay Range

USD $25.61 - USD $26.18 / Hr.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Maimonides Medical Center (MMC) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard for race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status or domestic violence victim status, citizenship status, or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. MMC is committed to following the requirements of the New York State Human Rights Law with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.