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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.

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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