Patient Mobility Assistant

ProgressiveHealth Career • Evansville, IN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Mobility Assistant – ProgressiveHealth of Indiana, LLC – Evansville, IN Come join our team to 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!

Requirements

• Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Have strong computer skills, including proficiency with databases and with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Candidates must 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.).

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a healthcare/medical setting
• Prior degree or certification in exercise, physiology and/or health-related field
• Prior nursing or CNA experience
• Display a high degree of professionalism in both written and verbal communication
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrate strong detail orientation with the ability to adapt to change
• Be able to maintain confidentiality

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) & paid holidays
• medical (HSA/FSA availability)
• dental
• vision
• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED