ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures patient safety by proper execution of mobility plan and standard procedures for each patient, as established by the care team, inclusive of appropriate equipment, method of patient transfer, mobility and exercise.

• Follows all standard operating procedures and protocols such as chain of command authorizations, nurse signoff, patient identification and patient confidentiality.

• Consistently follows universal precautions and department infection control procedures.

• Identifies patient conditions and status that may adversely affect mobility sessions. Documents patient status, progress and/or tolerance to mobility interaction on approved forms.

• Documents mobility per caresite guidelines (EHR or paper)

• Demonstrates competency in the use of safe patient handling and mobility technology, patient mobilization techniques, and proper body mechanics when using equipment or guiding patient activity.

• Provides safe mobility, with a goal of progressing to mobility three times/day, following the mobility team procedures

• Ensures that patients are never left unattended during mobility sessions.

• Identifies environmental factors and potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate action.

• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.

EDUCATION

• Ability to complete BLS Certification within 2 weeks of hire

• Candidate must be 18 years old to work at St. Mary’s

• Preferred: Enrolled in a pre-healthcare professional curriculum, RN, CNA, PT, OT, COTA or PTA program within a CTE high school medical pathway program or other

• Ability to successfully complete the mobility assistant training program and receive sign-off on competencies/audited skills within 2 weeks of hire.

EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: History of working or volunteering in a customer service or patient facing role

• Preferred: BLS Certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrates good organizational skills.

• Displays appropriate judgment and problem solving skills.

• Outstanding communication, listening, and observation skills.

• Able to community with patients, families and staff in a respectful and professional manner

• Ability to respond swiftly.

• Ability to work well together with others.

• Professional appearance and proficient personal hygiene.

• Calm, confident manner. Undeterred by distressed or combative patients.

• Available to work variable shifts, weekends and/or holidays.

• Able to follow detailed mobility plans, as established by the care team as to appropriate equipment and method of patient transfer, mobility and exercise

• Demonstrates integrity and respect towards patients, families and other customers

• Works effectively with nursing and therapy to facilitate patient mobility

• Able to manage multiple priorities when necessary and communicates well with other members of the mobility team and healthcare team in carrying out daily responsibilities.