Mobility Aide

University Hospitals; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals in Ohio is seeking a Mobility Aide to assist patients with mobilization, including transfers in/out of bed and into wheelchairs, and aiding ambulation. You will help ensure safe, comfortable movement throughout the patient’s healthcare journey.

Collaborating with Nursing, Physical/Occupational Therapy, and other departments, you’ll support patient care with compassion. A High School Diploma/GED and nursing assistant experience are preferred; BLS training is provided during

Qualifications

• High School Equivalency / GED with nursing assistant experience preferred.
• Experience assisting others with mobilization preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobilization, getting in/out of bed and into wheelchairs.
• Provide compassionate interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Physical/Occupational Therapy and other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data recording

Time management and interpersonal

Mobility assistance and patient care

Education

GED or high school diploma; nursing assistant experience preferred

Job description

Job Description - Mobility Aide (260009VV)

Mobility Aide - ( 260009VV )

Are you passionate about helping patients move safely and confidently throughout their healthcare journey? Join our team as a Mobility Aide and make a meaningful difference every day.

A Brief Overview

You will assist 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

• You will help mobilize patients
• You will provide compassionate in all interactions with patients, families, and peers.
• You will collaborate and foster strong 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%