Patient Mobility Assistant
ProgressiveHealth, Newburgh, IN, United States
Overview
ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC
– Newburgh, IN
Come join our team as a Patient Mobility Assistant. This position assists patients with transfers and activities of daily living, provides exercises to inpatients who have or are at risk for debility including walking, deep breathing, and active/passive range of motion to upper and lower extremities. This role contributes to a safe, motivating, and organized clinical environment for clients and the team. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Transferring patients to and from bed and assisting with activities of daily living.
Walking patients to prevent hospital-acquired debility.
Provide passive range of motion exercise to upper and lower extremities for non-responsive, comatose, and sedated patients.
Provide basic active range of motion exercises to upper and lower extremities for patients who can actively participate.
Document patient participation and relay information to physicians under the direction of nursing or ProgressiveHealth coordinators.
Pre-screening patients for needed Physical or Occupational Therapy.
Educate hospital personnel on the role and utilization of the Patient Mobility Team.
Report patient status changes to Registered Nursing or Licensed Therapy staff.
Issue pre-made exercise handouts for patients to continue exercise.
Communicate with nursing staff, therapy staff, and lift team to coordinate schedule of patient activities.
Participate in quality assurance, program evaluation, infection control, and safety matters.
Qualifications
Have a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Have prior healthcare/medical setting experience if preferred.
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology, or a health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred.
Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment without constant supervision.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Strong attention to detail with adaptability to change.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
What you get from us
Opportunity for important work/life balance.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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 24/7 nurse line, lab testing, and generic medications).
Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match and auto-enrollment after the probationary period.
Continuing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Eligibility to Work
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
About ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC
ProgressiveHealth is a premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services, including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more. We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.
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ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC
– Newburgh, IN
Come join our team as a Patient Mobility Assistant. This position assists patients with transfers and activities of daily living, provides exercises to inpatients who have or are at risk for debility including walking, deep breathing, and active/passive range of motion to upper and lower extremities. This role contributes to a safe, motivating, and organized clinical environment for clients and the team. This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Transferring patients to and from bed and assisting with activities of daily living.
Walking patients to prevent hospital-acquired debility.
Provide passive range of motion exercise to upper and lower extremities for non-responsive, comatose, and sedated patients.
Provide basic active range of motion exercises to upper and lower extremities for patients who can actively participate.
Document patient participation and relay information to physicians under the direction of nursing or ProgressiveHealth coordinators.
Pre-screening patients for needed Physical or Occupational Therapy.
Educate hospital personnel on the role and utilization of the Patient Mobility Team.
Report patient status changes to Registered Nursing or Licensed Therapy staff.
Issue pre-made exercise handouts for patients to continue exercise.
Communicate with nursing staff, therapy staff, and lift team to coordinate schedule of patient activities.
Participate in quality assurance, program evaluation, infection control, and safety matters.
Qualifications
Have a high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Have prior healthcare/medical setting experience if preferred.
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology, or a health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred.
Demonstrate professionalism in written and verbal communication.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment without constant supervision.
Effective time management and prioritization skills.
Strong attention to detail with adaptability to change.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
What you get from us
Opportunity for important work/life balance.
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
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 24/7 nurse line, lab testing, and generic medications).
Company-sponsored basic life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) and Roth 401(k) savings plans with company match and auto-enrollment after the probationary period.
Continuing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement.
Eligibility to Work
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
About ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC
ProgressiveHealth is a premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services, including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more. We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.
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