Lehigh Valley Health Network · 2 days ago
Mobility Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift
Hazleton, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expLehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health organization that offers opportunities to be part of an exceptional healthcare experience. The Mobility Assistant provides direct patient care and support services, assisting patients with their daily activities and ensuring their well-being under the direction of licensed clinicians.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides care related activities for designated patients which is directed by RN, PT, OT, ST, EP and/or recreational therapist using a patient/family centered approach
Reports observations/changes in patient status to the appropriate nursing and/or medical personnel and performs hourly purposeful rounding to assess pain, toileting, and positioning needs. Reports any issues or abnormalities
Assists with transfer, gait, and daily living. Assists with preparing patients to go to therapy and at times will assist with transport to therapy
Assists patients with dysphasia and ensures dining club adherence
Assumes responsibility for and completes routine assignments for a designated group of patients within the allotted period of time
Functions as a department team member to support unit and hospital goals and objectives
Ensures patient care guidelines are followed in order to reduce and prevent self harm
Completes placement of restraints, chair/bed alarms, and intakes and outputs (I&O) documentation
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma/GED
Less than 1 year patient care experience or customer service experience
Ability to recognize and act upon changes in patient condition
Ability to understand the marketplace and changing needs of clients with proactive solutions that target these needs
Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of the normal business hours to meet the needs of patients
Demonstrates clinical knowledge of rehab admission criteria, leading to appropriate identification of qualified rehab patients
Competent in monitoring and reporting basic vital sign monitoring including HR, BP, RR
BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire
Company
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health, is proud to be part of a leading integrated academic health care delivery system.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (8)
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2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian A. N.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregg Zahour
Vice President - CTO
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