Patient Mobility Aide - Float - Full Time

IRMC; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

IRMC in Indiana, PA is seeking a Patient Mobility Aide to assist residents with mobility and transfers, following care plans and safety guidelines. The role involves using mobility aids, maintaining equipment, and documenting observations per policy.

Requires high school diploma and CNA or Nursing Assistant experience; BLS certification within 1 month of hire is required. On-site, full-time position with weekday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience assisting patients with mobility and transfers preferred.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques and fall prevention.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety guidelines.
• CNA certification or Nursing Assistant experience preferred; BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobility including walking, transfers, and use of mobility aids.
• Support safe transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, and other surfaces.
• Monitor and report changes in mobility, strength, balance, or pain to nursing staff.
• Encourage patient independence and participation in mobility activities as appropriate.
• Follow individualized care plans and mobility protocols established by nursing or therapy staff.
• Ensure mobility equipment is clean, properly maintained, and used correctly.
• Maintain a safe environment to reduce fall risks.
• Provide respectful, compassionate care while preserving patient dignity and privacy.
• Accurately document mobility assistance and observations per facility policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.

Skills

Safe patient handling

Mobility transfers

Care plan adherence

Education

High school diploma

CNA certification

Job description

Patient Mobility Aide - Float - Full Time

Job Category: Patient Care

Requisition Number: PATIE002916

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Indiana, PA 15701, USA

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will be:

• Assist patients/residents with mobility, including walking, repositioning, transfers, and use of mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, gait belts, lifts).
• Support safe transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, and other surfaces using proper body mechanics and approved techniques.
• Monitor and report changes in mobility, strength, balance, or pain to nursing staff.
• Encourage patient independence and participation in mobility activities as appropriate.
• Follow individualized care plans and mobility protocols established by nursing or therapy staff.
• Ensure mobility equipment is clean, properly maintained, and used correctly.
• Maintain a safe environment to reduce fall risks.
• Provide respectful, compassionate care while preserving patient dignity and privacy.
• Accurately document mobility assistance and observations per facility policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE:
• Experience assisting patients with mobility and transfers preferred.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques and fall prevention.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety guidelines
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
  • Two years of Nursing Assistant experience preferred or CNA certification (required).
  • BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire

Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm

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