Inpatient Mobility Aide
POSITION SUMMARY:
To provide mobility services to patients under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Assists in positioning, ambulation, and movement of patients. This position assists physical therapists in providing healthcare (ambulation) services in an inpatient setting.
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- CNA, Medical Assistant, or Physical Therapy Student, preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working in an inpatient/acute care healthcare setting.
- Patient mobility: 2 years (Preferred).
- CPR certification required or must obtain within 30 days of employment.
COMPETENCIES:
- Able to manage multiple priorities when necessary and communicates well with other members of the multidisciplinary team in carrying out daily responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this position. These responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to time. Eastern Connecticut Health Network reserves the right to change or assign other duties and responsibilities to this position
- Provides safe patient mobilization and transfer assistance using approved assistive devices and procedures in the acute hospital setting as directed by a licensed physical therapist.
- Monitors vital signs before and after treatment and notifies patient's nurse of any significant change in vitals.
- Demonstrates use of patient transfer equipment/device use, patient mobility techniques, and body mechanics in a safe manner.
- Reports the patient's nurse any injuries or adverse reactions during or after treatment.
- Documents and communicates completion of mobility in the electronic medical record for each patient.
- Performs other duties as assigned.