Mobility Aide

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Beachwood, OH seeks a Mobility Aide to assist patients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation. You will work closely with nursing staff and physical/occupational therapy to ensure safe patient movement and comfort, while maintaining PHI privacy and following UH policies.

The role requires ability to understand instructions, record basic data, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Able to record simple data.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Physically able to assist in mobility and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mobilize patients as directed.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Therapy teams as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and follow policies.

Skills

Verbal comprehension

Data recording

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Mobility assistance

Education

High school / GED with CNA experience

Job description

Job Description - Mobility Aide (260007PX)

Mobility Aide - ( 260007PX )

A Brief Overview

Assists patients with mobilization, such as getting them in/out of bed, in/out of their wheelchair, to/from restroom, and assistance with ambulating/walking.

What You Will Do

• Mobilizing Patients
• Compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Collaboration/Teamwork with Nursing and Physical/Occupational Therapy and other departments as needed

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED With experience in vocational education as a nursing assistant (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Experience assisting others with mobilization. (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Able to understand all verbal and written communication instructions (Required proficiency)
• Able to record specific simple data (Required proficiency)
• Good time management and interpersonal skills. (Required proficiency)
• Physically, cognitively and perceptually able to provide patient treatment and able to assist in physical mobility of patients and equipment. (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Will be provided during UH new hire orientation (Required within 90 Days)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%