Inpatient Mobility Aide - Patient-Focused Care

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health Rehabilitation Services (LRS) at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Mobility Assistant who supports nursing staff from admission to discharge, focusing on safe bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation with assistive devices.

Under RN supervision, you help with ADLs, ensure proper device fitting, document vital signs, report concerns promptly, and uphold infection control and comfort standards for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• CNA preferred; healthcare-focused student or equivalent experience considered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to perform basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides mobility interventions including safe bed mobility, transfers to and from bed and chair/commode, and ambulation with or without an assistive device.
• Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs) with a focus on mobility independence (ambulation, positioning, dressing, toileting).
• Ensures proper fitting of assistive devices for mobility.
• Progresses patient mobility per care plan.
• Communicates observations to the RN and reports concerns promptly.
• Maintains infection control practices and safety standards.

Skills

Mobility assistance

English proficiency

Computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Healthcare Provider certification

CNA preferred or healthcare-focused student

Job description

Brown University Health Rehabilitation Services (LRS) at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a Mobility Assistant who supports nursing staff from admission to discharge, focusing on safe bed mobility, transfers, and ambulation with assistive devices.

Under RN supervision, you help with ADLs, ensure proper device fitting, document vital signs, report concerns promptly, and uphold infection control and comfort standards for geriatric, adult, and adolescent patients.