Suny Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn , NY 11201
Posted 1 week ago
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitative Medicine at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Therapy Aide/Rehab Aide. The successful candidate will:
Under the direct supervision of therapists, assist with direct patient care. Areas of support/assistance may include:
Daily hygiene
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
Transferring patients from beds into wheelchairs
Escorting patients to and from therapy
Assisting with transfers
Assisting with ambulation training on level surfaces and stairs
Monitoring and maintaining cleanliness of rehab equipment
Disinfecting equipment, treatment surfaces and all non-disposable patient care items
Maintaining treatment areas so that they are clean and in order
Providing assistance with equipment maintenance, as necessary
Monitoring and restocking supplies
Keeping storage rooms in order
Changing linen on the plinths after each patient use
Restocking linen when necessary
Assisting in performing annual inventory
Assisting with clerical tasks (answer unit's phone calls and refer questions to appropriate persons, check phone messages, and assist in making copies
Attending to errands as requested by the supervisor
Work in a dynamic environment across multiple settings, which treating patients and team members with care and respect
Model the organization's We Care values in interactions
Adhere to SUNY Downstate Policies and Procedures
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm (Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank:
SG-09
Salary Range:
As per civil service guidelines
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu
Suny Downstate Medical Center