Job ID:

R1064196

Type:

Full Time Location:

Marlton, New Jersey Standard Hours:

40

Shift:

1st

Shift Schedule:

Sunday-Thursday Prior patient care experience preferred.

Job Summary :

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.

Position Responsibilities:

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.

Position Qualifications Required :

Required Experience:

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).

Required Education:

Minimum high school diploma or GED Training / Certification /

Licensure:

CPR Certification Hourly Rate:

$18.36 - $23.60 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.