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Mobility Aide

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs

#Certified Nursing Assistant #CNA #CPR #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Medical Assistant #Ambulation #Basic Life Support #Patient Handling

Quick overview

Assist patients with safe mobility, including transfers to chairs and ambulation in rooms or hallways. Provide direct patient care under the supervision of therapists and Registered Nurses to support rehabilitation goals.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma or GED and six months of patient care experience as a CNA or other certified medical professional. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is required within 30 days of hire.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient CarePatient SafetyAmbulationRehabilitation SupportBody MechanicsClinical CommunicationPatient MobilityPatient Transfers

Job description

Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health.
We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts.
Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities.
CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St.
Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas.
As a Magnet institution, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority.
Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St.
Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others.
We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Mobility Aide, you will assist with patient mobility, including transfers to chairs, ambulation to the bathroom, and ambulation in the hallway, in accordance with our mission and core values.Every day you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of therapists and Registered Nurses, specifically focusing on supporting patients' safe and effective movement.
This involves assisting patients with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as directed by the clinical team, contributing directly to their rehabilitation goals.To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate compassion, attentiveness to patient needs, and precise adherence to instructions from therapists and RNs.
Your ability to safely and effectively facilitate patient mobility, communicate clearly with the clinical team, and contribute to a supportive and therapeutic environment will be essential.
Prepares patients for and performs transfers, mobility and ambulation in their room or Hallway Prepares room, equipment, supplies and patient for transfer and ambulation.
Follows special instructions as provided by therapist or nursing.
Assist with or perform transfer, mobility activity and ambulation as directed by therapist or nursing.
Monitors patient response to activity and reports to nursing or therapist.
Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for the patient during and following activity.
Responds to urgent situations appropriately and quickly.
Adjusts level of assistance to the patient’s ability/level of independence, encourages independence.
Utilizes proper body mechanics necessary to insure personal safety and patient safety during patient/material handling.
Demonstrates understanding of proper body alignment, special precautions and weight bearing status.
Job Requirements Required High School Graduate General Studies and Six months of patient care experience as CNA or other certified medical professional with experience in patient care, upon hire or Basic Life Support - CPR, within 30 Days and Preferred Certified Nursing Assistant: AR, upon hire or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant AAMA, upon hire or Certified Medical Assistant NHA, upon hire or National Certified Medical Assistant NCCT, upon hire or National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant NAHP, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant AMT, upon hire or Registered Medical Assistant, upon hire or Cert Med Asst - MMCI, upon hire

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