Mobility Assistant

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a rehab aide at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton to provide direct patient care under licensed staff. You will assist with transfers, gait, daily living, and preparing patients for therapy, acting as a team member to support unit goals and patient safety.

This role requires lifting and mobility tasks, with rounding, observation, and reporting vital signs as part of ongoing care.

Qualifications

• 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 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 Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

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.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

BLS certification

Flexibility

Observation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides direct patient care functions associated with the general maintenance of patients well being including obtaining items as requested by patients supervising licensed clinician, patients movements within their care environment and walking with appropriate patients under the direction of licensed care providers. Assist patients in preparing for therapy and therapeutic activities. Provides other support services, dictated by patient needs, as a care delivery team member. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Supports unit and hospital goals and objectives.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 indentification 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 Physical Demands Lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/pull up to 140 lbs.
• Carry 80 lbs. short distances.
• Frequent standing/walking, squatting, kneeling, crawling, climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 700 E Broad St Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton Position Type: Onsite Union: LVH-H AFSCME Work Schedule: 7a-3:30pm, every other weekend, rotating holidays Department: 1017-00052 Rehab Unit

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