Patient Mobility Aide - Float - Full Time
About The Position
The Patient Mobility Aide assists patients and residents with walking, repositioning, transfers, and the use of mobility aids. The role supports safe movement between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, toilets, and other surfaces using proper body mechanics and approved techniques. The aide monitors and reports changes in mobility, strength, balance, or pain to nursing staff; encourages patient independence; and follows individualized care plans and mobility protocols established by nursing or therapy staff. The position also involves maintaining and correctly using mobility equipment, helping reduce fall risks, providing respectful care that preserves dignity and privacy, documenting assistance and observations according to facility policy, and collaborating with nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- CNA certification is required, or two years of Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
- BLS certification is required or must be obtained within one month of hire.
- Knowledge of safe patient-handling techniques and fall prevention.
- Ability to follow care plans and safety guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience assisting patients with mobility and transfers is preferred.
- Two years of Nursing Assistant experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients and residents with walking, repositioning, transfers, and use of mobility aids, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, gait belts, and lifts.
- Support safe transfers between beds, chairs, wheelchairs, toilets, 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 according to facility policy.
- Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
