Patient Mobility Aide — Part-Time Rehab Support

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 23,419; Part time

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL seeks a Mobility Tech to assist patients with mobility and ambulation under supervision. 16 hrs/wk (0.4 FTE) with responsibilities including safe ambulation and maintaining a clean patient environment.

Under the direction of rehabilitation staff and RNs, you will interact professionally with patients and families, explaining care aspects while adhering to safety and infection control guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements: High school graduate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient rooms in a clean and neat manner, keeping the patient's environment up to safety standards upon entering and leaving a room.
• Performs patient ambulation responsibilities as appropriate and safe as trained by the rehabilitation staff.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patients; answers questions within scope of practice.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwestern Medicine in Winfield, IL seeks a Mobility Tech to assist patients with mobility and ambulation under supervision. 16 hrs/wk (0.4 FTE) with responsibilities including safe ambulation and maintaining a clean patient environment.

Under the direction of rehabilitation staff and RNs, you will interact professionally with patients and families, explaining care aspects while adhering to safety and infection control guidelines.