Rehabilitation Care Partner

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to provide direct patient care, assist with therapy preparation and activities, and support licensed clinicians in patient care delivery. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care within a hospital setting.

Duties include observing patients, reporting changes, aiding transfers and daily living activities, monitoring basic vital signs, documenting I&O, and helping ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to recognize and act upon changes in patient condition.
• Demonstrates basic clinical knowledge for rehab admission criteria.

Responsibilities

• Provides care related activities directed by RN/therapists using a patient/family centered approach.
• Reports observations/changes in patient status and performs hourly rounding to assess needs.
• Assists with transfer, gait, and daily living; helps prepare patients for therapy.
• Assists patients with dysphasia and dining guidelines.
• Completes routine assignments for a designated group of patients.
• Functions as a department team member to support goals and objectives.
• Follows patient care guidelines to reduce self-harm risks.
• Documents intake/output and secures alarms as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

BLS CPR

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to provide direct patient care, assist with therapy preparation and activities, and support licensed clinicians in patient care delivery. This position emphasizes teamwork and patient-centered care within a hospital setting.

Duties include observing patients, reporting changes, aiding transfers and daily living activities, monitoring basic vital signs, documenting I&O, and helping ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.