Performs activities specific to patient safety and mobility under supervision of a licensed PT or Registered Nurse while following Progressive Mobility duties as well as safe and efficient transportation of patients from setting to setting in the acute care hospital.
Assists therapy and inpatient staff with patient care as directed.
Responsible for assisting in ongoing patient mobility including bed mobility/repositioning, transfers, and ambulation of hospital inpatients with the goal of improving/maintaining patient mobility to decrease deconditioning, risk of falls, pressure ulcers, extremity contractures and length of stay.
Reinforces education of patient and family/responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals.
Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
Computer competency-working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and demonstrate competency in proper and safe patient handling including repositioning/bed mobility, transfer/lifting, and progressive ambulation using appropriate assistive devices as needed (cane, walker, crutches).
Minimum high school diploma or GED
CPR Certification
Salary
USD 36,388 - 71,855 /yearly
Yearly based
Location
NJ , United States Mount Holly, NJ, United States
NJ , United States Mount Holly, NJ, United States
