Mobility Aide, Injury Prevention

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Mobility Aide in Injury Prevention to safely assist patient ambulation and address immobility risks. You will support therapists and nurses, use ambulation devices, and educate patients on potential risks.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient lists, reporting changes in condition, and ensuring safe transfers. This is a full-time on-site role with Monday–Friday scheduling.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work well with patients and families.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office.

Responsabilités

• Assist in safely transferring and ambulating patients.
• Support therapists and nurses in mobility tasks.
• Prioritize patient lists based on mobility and schedule.
• Document patient mobilization data for therapists.
• Recognize and report changes in patient conditions.

Connaissances

Patient care

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

Description du poste

Job Description - Mobility Aide, Injury Prevention (260004C4)

Job Description

Mobility Aide, Injury Prevention - ( 260004C4 )

Description

The Mobility Aide is responsible for safely ambulating patients in the acute care setting, addressing the risk of immobility. They guide eligible patients through the program, utilizing suitable ambulation devices, and educate them on associated risks. The role involves motivating and encouraging patients to mobilize. The Mobility Aide may assist with lift equipment maintenance and inventory ensuring alignment with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, and values.

What you will do

• Compliments and supports therapists and nurses in the mobility of patients according to established standards of care.
• Demonstrates proper ability to transfer and ambulate patients safely.
• Prioritizes patient list based on diagnosis, mobility level, and patient schedule.
• Provides data collected on patient mobilization to the appropriate therapist or nurse.
• Recognizes, responds, and reports changes in the patient's condition.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates ability to work and communicate effectively with patients, families, co-workers, and other health professionals in order to promote the highest functioning possible of the patient.
• Intermediate computer knowledge; Microsoft Office
• Verbal, writing, reading, and patient relation skills
• Effective time management and organizational skills

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Rehabilitative Services

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday