About NYC Health + Hospitals NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney is a 320-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Brooklyn with a 5-Star CMS Rating in staffing, quality, health inspections, and overall. McKinney provides exceptional short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing services in a warm and comfortable setting. McKinney residents have 24-hour access to expert care and specialty services including Parkinson’s and Dementia Care, Hospice and Palliative care, IV therapy, wound and tracheostomy care.
From more than 600 Nursing Homes in New York, McKinney ranks #11 in Newsweek’s Best Nursing Homes in New York 2026 ; and earned high-performance ratings for Long-term Care and Short-term Rehabilitation from U. S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes in America 2026 .
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons. Work Shifts 7:00 A.
M – 3:30 P. M Duties & Responsibilities Purpose of Position : Under direct supervision of a duly licensed professional staff member in the respective discipline, assists in providing technical and/or para-professional services in patient care and assists in rendering rehabilitative, occupational or physical therapeutic care in activity areas relating to the efficient and effective delivery of rehabilitative, therapeutic, medical and health care.
Examples of Typical Tasks : 1. Obtains equipment, materials and supplies from storage areas and positions them appropriately for use. Assembles and disassembles equipment or accessories and assists in adapting equipment for patients. 2.
Prepares equipment such as hydrotherapy tanks, paraffin bath and hot packs, by filling tanks, checking and adjusting temperature controls and setting automatic timing devices. 3. Assists in routine treatment procedures and other therapeutic activities including but not limited to hydrocolator pack, whirlpool and infra-red, range of motions tests, progressive restive exercises and general conditioning exercise programs under direct supervision of licensed Physical Therapist. 4.
Assists therapists to position patient in, at or on equipment, devices or treatment tables, and by showing, aiding and working with patients in health care setting or treatment centers designed to accomplish rehabilitation. Observes patients undergoing therapeutic exercises and other types of treatment. 5. Assists in providing prescribed treatment through use of hand and/or equipment.
Adjusts wheelchair, braces, crutches and canes. 6. Prepares, maintains, and clears up treatment areas and maintains supportive areas. 7. Assists in self help therapy and aids patients to walk or uses wheelchair or stretcher to transfer patients to and from wards or waiting room before and after treatments. 8.
Transports patient to treatment or activity areas and assists patients in preparations at end of treatment or activity. 9. Participates in supportive and maintenance treatment programs including assisting patients with daily living chores. 10. Participates in program of activity involving routine and repetitive subprofessional work in recreation therapy and/or in orientating patients in necessary skills for reinforcing daily living in appropriate therapy areas. 11.
Guides patients in activities including but not limited to arts and crafts, social activities, gardening, woodworking, graphic arts, textiles, group recreation and the utilization of various tools and equipment and assists in developing interest and maintaining morale. 12. Observes patient’s activities and makes reports. 13. May perform functions and activities of the basic Nurse’s Aide in support of the above tasks.
1. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; or 2. One (1) year of experience as rehabilitation technician or other medical support services in a health care setting.
Special note: if performing basic Nurse’s Aide functions and activities in support of the above tasks, health care setting basic skills training program for Nurse’s Aide or its equivalent will be required. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements above, assignment to a long-term care facility requires a New York State Nurse’s Aide Certificate. Benefits NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes: Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week Retirement Savings and Pension Plans Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities College Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programs Commuter Benefits Programs How To Apply If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.