Rehabilitation Aide - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System•City of Utica, NY

2d•$17 - $22

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Therapist, the Rehabilitation Therapy Aide assists Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, PTAs and COTAs, performing delegated, selected, skilled tasks in specific situations, under the direction and intense close supervision of the therapist or therapy assistant.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
CPR certification required (BLS). (Must attend class at orientation if not previously certified)

Responsibilities

Assists therapists as directed with therapeutic activities during therapy sessions
Transports patients to and from nursing units
Fabricates adaptive equipment under the direction of an occupational therapist on an as-needed basis
Prepares and transports all test materials and appropriate equipment (video chair and VCR cart) to each evaluation
Assures that video cart is adequately stocked, and sets up VCR, as specified in Video fluoroscopy policy and procedure prior to each evaluation, as monitored by Speech Therapy staff with no variances annually
Prior to each evaluation, checks that the video fluoroscopy equipment, including chair and swallowing workstation, are working properly, as well as maintained appropriately, and ensures that the Fluoro room has safety equipment present and working
Follow clean-up procedures for patient, room, and equipment, as noted in policy and procedures
Cleans clinic areas, including main gym, rehab. unit gym, training bathroom and outpatient area, wiping down mats, table tops, etc., using hospital-approved procedures
Maintains an inventory of chargeable supplies and reorders when necessary
Carries out therapy pool maintenance responsibilities as assigned, including vacuuming and monitoring pool chemical levels
Provide office coverage
Perform other duties as required