Mobility Aide

Company: Reid Health
Location: Richmond
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Find your WHY at Reid Health:The mobility aide is responsible for enhancing the delivery of care to the patient by assisting in the provision of PROM, transfers, and ambulation. The mobility aide works closely with the interdisciplinary team including nursing, rehabilitation, and physicians. Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do it is who we are.Overview of Responsibilities:

• Knowledgeable of appropriate PROM techniques, transfer methods, and ambulation.
• Safely utilizes appropriate equipment including gait belts, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.
• Obtains and maintains list of patients who are receiving mobility services.
• Mobilizes patients within 24 hours after receiving the order.
• Mobilizes patients at least two times per shift or as ordered by the physician.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics and safe patient handling in all mobility tasks.
• Independently proceeds with daily routine without delay.
• Demonstrates flexibility in the work environment.
• Documents using ADL screen with all relevant information.
• Follows code procedures.
• Properly operates unit communication equipment.
• Strict adherence to infection control policies with specific emphasis on proper hand hygiene.
• Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate department (i.e., nursing or rehabilitation).Education/Experience:Education Required: Completion of job-specific trainingEducation Preferred: STNA/CNA trainingExperience Required: The mobility aide must demonstrate the knowledge and skills appropriate to serve patients of all ages and those with special needs, developmental challenges, and/or communication impairments. The aide must be able to communicate in person and via telephone with other care providers, organize and prioritize tasks, perform computer documentation, and be able to perform physically demanding mobility tasks. Experience Preferred: Experience with patient care and/or mobility.Schedule Details:Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. What We Offer: Unexpected Perks - Daycare, Doordash, SmartDollar, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022Stay Connected:Not quite what you are looking for? Submit your information for general consideration. One of our employment specialists will be in touch with next steps.Other Information:EEO Statement: No Search Firms: Reid Health does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Reid Health via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a vaild written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Reid Health. Application

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