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Mobility Aide

Position Summary
- Under general supervision, works with pediatric to geriatric patients to ambulate for daily exercise.
Position Responsibilities
- Unit Specific Position Responsibilities
  - Transfers patient to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe transfer techniques while tending to patient comfort and safety.
  - Attends to the patient comfort and safety with courtesy
  - Transfers patient to/from cart/bed/wheelchair using correct and safe transfer techniques while tending to patient comfort and safety.
  - Is knowledgeable of infection control and established policy/procedures.
  - Attends to the patient comfort and safety with courtesy
  - Complies with agency recommendations and guidelines.
  - Disinfects patient medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, assistive devices) between patient use according to established procedures.
  - Performs simple routines, i.e. connecting/disconnecting oxygen as directed.
  - Works with department computer information system and electronic paging device. (TDSS)
  - Maintains the patient environment in a clean and orderly manner.
  - Exhibits and promotes a cooperative team spirit.
  - Protects and preserves patient dignity and confidentiality.
  - Effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with patients and their families, colleagues, medical staff and the public
  - Performs tasks as assigned to meet the needs of the organization.
  - Checks with nursing team on patient specific walking readiness and distance expectations and notifies them of any patient care needs (ie. toileting, etc.).
  - Works off ambulation list and ambulates patients with appropriate assistive device
  - Monitors patient itinerary and schedule to avoid conflicts with other services
  - Updates white communication boards in patient rooms with pertinent information
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
- Required Qualifications (Including any licensure, certification, education):
- Organizational Requirements:
  - Maintain stroke education per regulatory requirements.
- Preferred Qualifications:
  - High school diploma or GED preferred
- Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Ability to read, write and speak English.
  - Ability to use telephone, PC and pager system.
  - Ability to understand oral and written instructions; ability to maintain simple records.
  - Ability to exhibit and promote a cooperative team spirit.
  - Experienced in and able to interact with numerous and diverse customers
  - Excellent communication, problem solving and customer service skills
  - Ability to adapt quickly to unexpected changes in circumstances
  - Knowledge of body mechanics and universal/safety precautions
  - Adherence to Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures
  - Position requires wearing and maintaining a uniform
- Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
  - Previous related work experience in a health care facility is preferred
  - Skill in the use of transport equipment and or/techniques
  - Ability to drive a variety of vehicles with standard transmissions.

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