Patient Mobility Specialist
Sioux Center, IA - USA
Job Summary
Patient Mobility Specialist
UnityPoint - St. Lukes - Sioux City Downtown
Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
Under general supervision supports safe patient handling and mobility by assisting care teams with ambulation transfers and repositioning. Models correct techniques and body mechanics ensure proper use of lift equipment and provides coaching and education to promote safe effective patient movement for both patients and staff.
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
- Contributes toward accomplishment of the patients Plan of Care by providing mobility and care activities as assigned by the care team.
- Provides assistance to persons served and their family to learn to safely manage personal care while increasing activity strength and endurance.
- Collaborates with the patient and their support team reinforcing therapy and mobility initiatives to promote functional progress and safe transitions.
- Demonstrates competence in the implementation of age-appropriate care in accordance with established Practice Guidelines Policies/Procedures and State/Federal Law in regard to hygiene nutritional elimination and activity measures as well as non-sterile/non-invasive procedures oxygen setup simple dressings traction set-up blood glucose testing measuring and recording vital signs and non-sterile specimen collection.
- Utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical psychosocial spiritual educational safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age and needs of the patients served.
- Promotes professional rehabilitation/mobility objectives among interdisciplinary team members.
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Experience:
- Prior related health care experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Must possess and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or obtain certification within three (3) months from date of hire.
- Management of Aggressive Behavior Training International Inc (MOAB) within 90 days of hire.
- CNA preferred
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.