Mobility Aide

Job Description - Mobility Aide (260000MA)

Job Description

Mobility Aide - (260000MA)

Description

The Mobility Aide is responsible for safely ambulating patients in the acute care setting, addressing the risk of immobility. They guide eligible patients through the program, utilizing suitable ambulation devices, and educate them on associated risks. The role involves motivating and encouraging patients to mobilize. The Mobility Aide may assist with lift equipment maintenance and inventory ensuring alignment with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, and values.

The Mobility Aide performs routine duties within the limits of training in caring for the hospitalized patient. The Mobility Aide will perform other duties related to the work described herein. Assists with direct patient care, including personal hygiene and ambulation, within the populations served. Assists with interdisciplinary team (Nurses, physical/occupational therapist or physical/occupational therapist assistant, patient care assistants) in providing routine mobilization of patients within their assigned departments, which include duties such as mobilizing patients to walk, assisting patients to a chair, assisting in providing passive range of motion, utilizing lifts to assist patients to a chair, understanding/acquiring vital signs as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Crystal River

TGH Crystal River 6201 N Suncoast Boulevard Crystal River 34428

Eligible for Remote Work :
On Site

Rehabilitative Services

Part-time

Scheduled Days :
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday