Patient Mobility Aide - Full-Time, Compassionate Care

Meritus Health External; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid Time Off

401k plan

Education assistance

Employee assistance program

Shift differential

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Assistance Aide to help patients move safely throughout their daily care. This on-site role offers a clear pay range and opportunities to collaborate with Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

In this hands-on position, you will assist patients with getting into and out of bed or a wheelchair, walking, and traveling to and from the restroom, while maintaining patient dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to record basic information accurately.
• Good time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical, cognitive, and perceptual ability to assist with patient treatment, mobility, and equipment.
• Ability to obtain Basic Life Support certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with getting into and out of beds and wheelchairs.
• Help patients ambulate or walk safely.
• Assist patients traveling to and from the restroom.
• Follow verbal and written instructions related to patient mobility and care.
• Record required basic information accurately.
• Communicate compassionately with patients, families, and team members.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments.
• Safely assist with the movement of patients and equipment.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality to support consistent patient coverage.
• Accurately complete required time and attendance records and follow departmental call-off procedures.
• Protect patients' confidential health information and comply with all applicable policies, standards, and training requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Verbal instructions

Documentation skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Meritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD is seeking a compassionate and dependable Patient Assistance Aide to help patients move safely throughout their daily care. This on-site role offers a clear pay range and opportunities to collaborate with Nursing, Physical Therapy, and Occupational Therapy.

In this hands-on position, you will assist patients with getting into and out of bed or a wheelchair, walking, and traveling to and from the restroom, while maintaining patient dignity and safety.