Clinical Assistant- Rehab

Company: Grand View Hospital
Location: Sellersville
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Grand View Health, which includes Bucks County's first hospital, has provided residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties with comprehensive health-care services since 1913. Now a century strong, Grand View offers a range of inpatient and outpatient care-particularly emphasizing the areas of surgery and orthopedics, women's and children's health, heart and vascular care, and cancer treatment. Our colleagues enjoy the best of both worlds by working for a high-quality, low-cost health-care provider in a collaborative, community environment. Help us build this new era of wellness and lead our community to a healthier future.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Professional Staff, the Clinical Assistant performs certain non-complex duties related to patient care and functioning of the unit. The Clinical Assistant functions to support and assist the staff in the delivery of patient care to varied age groups while providing a calm, caring and clean environment. Responsibilities of the Clinical Assistant may include the following:

• Maintaining a safe patient environment
• Performing vital signs, including use of an automatic blood pressure (BP) machine as directed by nursing staff
• Responding to call bells and providing assistance within the scope of the Clinical Assistant's practice
• Responding to emergency situations within the scope of the Clinical Assistant's training under the direction of nursing staff
• Transfers and moves all patient age groups via wheelchair, bed, or stretcher to appropriate locations within the hospital
• Assists with patient mobility needs including turning, positioning, transferring, and the ambulation of patients as directed, using appropriate and proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Assists with or provides basic nursing care in order to help the patient with activities of daily living

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED required Desired Skills and Abilities:- Strong verbal communication and listening skills- Effective interpersonal skills- Ability to maintain the strictest levels of confidentiality- Able to recognize patient needs and respond appropriately- Service-oriented- Ability to listen to others- Demonstrated written communication skills- Ability to work as part of a team- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills- Ability to work effectively and efficiently under tight deadlines, high volumes and multiple interruptions- Ability to self-direct and remain on tasks- Excellent organizational skills- Demonstrated ability to initiate, accept and adapt to change- Respects patient/hospital equipment and is cognizant of the cost of supplies and equipmentLICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Nursing Assistant - Certified, Upon hire, preferredBasic Life Support (BLS), Upon hire, company provided within two weeks

Responsibilities Per diem position. Scheduled as needed.

Keywords: Grand View Hospital, Bethlehem , Clinical Assistant- Rehab, Other , Sellersville, Pennsylvania