Mobility Aide

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

 

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Job Summary

Summary
Responsible for performing routine patient mobility and walking under direct of Nursing staff and/or Rehabilitation Services staff.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Mobilizes patients out of bed and walks patients in patient rooms and hallways (per the patient’s tolerance) with assistance and mobility devices as needed.

-Assists therapists during therapy sessions.

-Attends and actively participates in team meetings.

-Transfers and transports patients in a safe and timely manner.

-Maintains equipment and working area in clean, orderly condition.

 

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience working as a Rehab Aide, Patient Care Assistant (PCA), and or CNA with 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent attention to detail Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Good bedside manner.
- Good physical strength and stamina for lifting and moving immobile patients.

 

NWH is recruiting for a Mobility Aide to work in the acute care/inpatient setting.  The primary function of this role is to assist, support, and promote walking and mobility of hospitalized patients on the hospital’s medical/surgical units.  The individual in this role with collaborate with Nursing Staff and Rehabilitation Services staff to achieve and perform these tasks.

This position is full-time (40 hours/week), with a scheduled of Mon-Fri during the day shift, with some evening hours required on an as needed basis. 

Applicants interested in a dynamic position and with prior health care experience as nurse’s aides (CNA), patient care assistants (PCA), Rehabilitation Aide, or those who are planning to pursue a career in healthcare (including Nursing, Physical or Occupational Therapy, or related health care fields) are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should have primary attributes that include:

• A strong willingness to collaborate closely with their fellow healthcare workers
• Being flexible and willing to adapt to evolving requests/priorities during the workday
• Strong customer service skills
• A commitment to understanding and fulfilling the mission and goals of Newton-Wellesley Hospital (which is to “treat all patients and their families as you would a beloved family member”)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

2014 Washington Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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