Rehabilitation Care Partner — Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Muhlenberg Township (Berks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to provide direct patient care and assist with therapy preparation. You will work under supervision and interact with multiple care disciplines in a busy hospital setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to care guidelines. A high school diploma and flexibility for shifts are required; BLS may be needed upon hire. Full-time schedules include 12-hour days and weekend rotations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year of patient care or customer service experience.
• Ability to recognize and act upon changes in patient condition.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside normal business hours.
• Competent in monitoring and reporting basic vital signs (HR, BP, RR).
• BLS certification upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides care activities for designated patients under supervision of RN, PT, OT, ST, EP or recreational therapist.
• Reports observations and changes in patient status and performs hourly rounding to assess pain, toileting, and positioning.
• Assists with transfer, gait, daily living, and transport to therapy.
• Assists patients with dysphasia and dining club adherence.
• Completes routine assignments for a designated group of patients.
• Works as part of a department team to support unit and hospital goals.
• Ensures patient care guidelines prevent self-harm.
• Completes placement of restraints, chair/bed alarms, and I&O documentation.

Skills

Ability to recognize and act upon

Flexible schedule availability

Clinical knowledge rehab admissions

Monitor vitals (HR/BP/RR)

Communication with care team

BLS knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a patient care support role to provide direct patient care and assist with therapy preparation. You will work under supervision and interact with multiple care disciplines in a busy hospital setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and adherence to care guidelines. A high school diploma and flexibility for shifts are required; BLS may be needed upon hire. Full-time schedules include 12-hour days and weekend rotations.