Therapy Aide/Rehabilitation Aide - SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University : Job Details

Therapy Aide/Rehabilitation AideJob No: 496389 Department: ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY Local Title: Therapy Aide/Rehabilitation Aide Budget Title: Therapy Aide (Physical) Work Type: Full Time Location: Brooklyn, NY Categories: Clinical, Patient CareAre you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.Bargaining Unit:CSEAJob Summary: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 hygieneActivities of Daily Living (ADL)Transferring patients from beds into wheelchairsEscorting patients to and from therapyAssisting with transfersAssisting with ambulation training on level surfaces and stairsMonitoring and maintaining cleanliness of rehab equipmentDisinfecting equipment, treatment surfaces and all non-disposable patient care itemsMaintaining treatment areas so that they are clean and in orderProviding assistance with equipment maintenance, as necessaryMonitoring and restocking suppliesKeeping storage rooms in orderChanging linen on the plinths after each patient useRestocking linen when necessaryAssisting in performing annual inventoryAssisting with clerical tasks (answer unit's phone calls and refer questions to appropriate persons, check phone messages, and assist in making copiesAttending to errands as requested by the supervisorWork in a dynamic environment across multiple settings, which treating patients and team members with care and respectModel the organization's We Care values in interactionsAdhere to SUNY Downstate Policies and ProceduresRequired Qualifications: Non-Competitive: 2-years of experience in direct patient care. Related education beyond the high school level may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications: 2 to 3 years of experience as a Rehab Aide or Certified Nurse Assistant in an acute hospital or skilled nursing facility preferred;OR 2 to 3 years experience as a Certified Home Health Aide preferred.Work Schedule:Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 4:30pm (Full-Time)Salary Grade/Rank: SG-09Salary Range: As per civil service guidelines$41,399 to $50,884 plus $3,400 Location PayExecutive 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) ###-#### or via email at [email protected] 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 [email protected]: July 02, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: