Mobility Aide
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of nursing and in accordance with hospital policies procedures protocols and standards of practice the Mobility Aide plays a critical role in advancing patient care by helping patients safely achieve their maximum mobility potential. The Mobility Aide provides direct physical assistance and support to patients to achieve daily mobility goals documents mobility activities within the electronic medical record and maintains a safe environment to minimize fall risks. Operating within the scope of the clinical care team the incumbent collaborates closely with nursing rehabilitation and physician staff to promote a culture of mobility and patient safety across the unit.
Position: Mobility Aide
Department: IP Physical Therapy
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Provide direct physical assistance and support to patients during transfers standing ambulation and bed activities to safely meet daily clinical mobility goals.
Confirm appropriateness for patient mobility with the assigned nurse prior to intervention and communicate patient mobility performance outcomes back to nursing patient care technicians (PCTs) and therapy staff.
Utilize safe patient handling protocols proper body mechanics and fall safety measures while operating mobility devices including mechanical lifts and properly sizing walkers and crutches to patients.
Assist other clinical staff (including nursing PCTs physical/occupational therapy and MD/PA/NPs) in multi-person or complex patient mobilization tasks.
Document all completed patient mobility activities and observations accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
Participate in orienting and mentoring new mobility aides or student interns on unit workflows and safe patient handling protocols.
Complete other operational duties and responsibilities as assigned including attending occasional department meetings.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent is alongside the physical ability to meet job responsibilities and the ability to pass clinical competency testing within30 daysof employment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none please enter N/A):
A high school diploma or equivalent combined with at least one year of prior experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none please enter N/A):
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none please enter N/A)
Knowledge of proper body mechanics safe patient handling techniques and clinical fall prevention strategies.
Ability to understand accurately follow and clearly communicate oral and written clinical instructions to the care team patients and visitors.
Ability to learn and effectively navigate the hospitals electronic medical record system and associated computer programs.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced physically demandingclinicalenvironment.
Compensation Range:
$20.72- $25.75This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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About Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston’s historic South End. The hospital is the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. BMC emphasizes community-based care, with its mission to provide ... View more
