Mobility Aide, Injury Prevention

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Mobility Aide in Injury Prevention to safely ambulate patients in the acute care setting and guide eligible patients through the program. You will assist with ambulation devices and educate patients on mobility risks, motivated to promote safe movement.

Responsibilities include supporting therapists and nurses, transferring patients safely, prioritizing care, and reporting changes in condition. On-site, full-time at the TGH Main Campus.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Verbal skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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