Patient Mobility Assistant
About the role
This position assists patients with transfers and other activities of daily living, provides exercise to inpatients that have or are at risk for debility including walking, deep breathing as well as active and passive range of motion to upper and lower extremities. This position contributes to a safe, motivating, and organized clinical environment for our clients and our team.
Responsibilities
- Transferring patients to and from bed and help patient perform other tasks of daily living.
- Walking patients to prevent hospital acquired debility.
- Provide passive range of motion exercise to upper and lower extremities of non-responsive, comatose, and sedated patients.
- Provide basic active range of motion exercises to upper extremities and lower extremities of patients who can actively participate.
- Documenting patient participation and relays to physician under direction of nursing or ProgressiveHealth coordinators.
- Pre-screening patients for needed Physical or Occupational Therapy.
- Educating hospital personnel on the role and utilization of the Patient Mobility Team.
- Reporting patient status changes to Registered Nursing or Licensed Therapy staff.
- Issuing pre-made exercise handouts for patients to continue exercise.
- Communicate with nursing staff, therapy staff and lift team to coordinate schedule of patient activities.
- Participates in quality assurance, program evaluation, infection control, and safety issues.
Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Previous experience in a healthcare/medical setting is preferred.
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology and/or health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred.
A high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication.
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision.
The ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks.
A strong detail orientation with the ability to adapt to change.
The ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Qualifications
None specified.
Skills
None specified.
Benefits
Full-time opportunity with a M-F Schedule, 7am-3pm!
Opportunity for important work/life balance!
Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays.
A robust benefits package: medical (HSA/FSA availability), dental, vision, and supplemental insurance options.
Health improvement plan opportunities to lower premium costs.
FREE use of the ProCare HealthSpot medical clinic for insured employees and dependents.
Includes medical care, virtual visits with a 24/7 nurse call line, lab testing, and generic medications.
Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) & ROTH 401(k) savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after the probationary period.
Continuing professional development opportunities.
Opportunities for growth and advancement.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
M-F Schedule, 7am-3pm.