Mobility Assistant Surgical PRN

Mobility Assistant

The Mobility Assistant aids in safe patient transfers, mobility and exercise using approved assistive devices, lifts, and procedures under the supervision of nursing or therapy staff. Shift details : PRN position - no set schedule, no guaranteed hours. Benefits Eligible : No.

Essential Functions

• Ensures patient safety by properly executing mobility plans and standard procedures, using appropriate equipment and methods for patient transfer, mobility, and exercise.
• Follows all standard operating procedures and protocols, including chain of command authorizations, nurse sign-off, patient identification, and confidentiality.
• Consistently adheres to universal precautions and department infection control procedures.
• Identifies patient conditions and statuses that may affect mobility sessions, documenting patient status, progress, and tolerance to mobility interactions on approved forms.
• Documents mobility activities per care site guidelines (EHR or paper).
• Demonstrates competency in using safe patient handling and mobility technology, patient mobilization techniques, and proper body mechanics.
• Provides safe mobility with a goal of progressing to mobility three times / day, ensuring patients are never left unattended during sessions.
• Identifies environmental factors and potential safety hazards, taking appropriate action to address them.

Skills

Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Location : St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City : Grand Junction

Work State : Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.25 - $22.43

We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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