Mobility Aide

University Hospitals • Beachwood, OH

5d

About The Position

The Mobility Aide assists patients with mobilization, including getting in and out of bed or a wheelchair, traveling to and from the restroom, and walking or ambulating. The role requires compassionate interactions with patients, families, and peers, and collaboration with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments as needed.

The Mobility Aide performs other duties as assigned, complies with policies and standards, and follows department-provided documentation for specific duties and responsibilities. The role must protect patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI) in accordance with annual training, the UH Code of Conduct, and UH policies and procedures.

A high school equivalent or GED is required. Vocational education as a nursing assistant and experience assisting others with mobilization are preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days and will be provided during UH new hire orientation.

Requirements

• High school equivalent or GED.
• Ability to understand verbal and written communication instructions.
• Ability to record simple, specific data.
• Good time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Physical, cognitive, and perceptual ability to provide patient treatment and assist with the physical mobility of patients and equipment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days; training will be provided during UH new hire orientation.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational education as a nursing assistant.
• Experience assisting others with mobilization.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with mobilization, including getting in and out of bed and wheelchairs, going to and from the restroom, and walking.
• Interact compassionately with patients, families, and peers.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and other departments as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards and follow department-provided documentation for specific duties and responsibilities.
• Safely and securely maintain patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED