Patient Mobility Assistant
ProgressiveHealth, Newburgh, IN, United States
Patient Mobility Assistant
Come join our team as a Patient Mobility Assistant! 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. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain experience in a clinical setting. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative environment! This is a full-time position.
Full-Time Opportunity
M-F Schedule, 7am-3pm!
What will you be doing in this role?
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.
Reports 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.
Our ideal candidate would:
Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Have previous experience in a healthcare/medical setting if preferred
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology and/or health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred
Display a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Demonstrate strong detail orientation with the ability to adapt to change
Be able to maintain confidentiality
Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
What you get from us:
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
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 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 the 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 both 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.
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED or better.
Licenses & Certifications
CPR Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Come join our team as a Patient Mobility Assistant! 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. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand your knowledge and gain experience in a clinical setting. Come be a part of a growing organization in a progressive, supportive, and innovative environment! This is a full-time position.
Full-Time Opportunity
M-F Schedule, 7am-3pm!
What will you be doing in this role?
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.
Reports 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.
Our ideal candidate would:
Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Have previous experience in a healthcare/medical setting if preferred
Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology and/or health-related field is preferred; prior nursing or CNA experience is highly preferred
Display a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
Have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, without constant supervision
Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
Demonstrate strong detail orientation with the ability to adapt to change
Be able to maintain confidentiality
Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
What you get from us:
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
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 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 the 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 both 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.
Qualifications
Education
High School/GED or better.
Licenses & Certifications
CPR Certification
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.