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Mobility Aide

CHI Saint Joseph Health System Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
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The posted compensation range of $19.10 - $19.10 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2024-381670 Employment Type PRN Department Rehabilitation Services Hours/Pay Period 0 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Day Remote No Category Therapy
Overview

Welcome to Saint Joseph Hospital a 433-bed hospital founded in 1877 by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth as the first Hospital in Lexington Kentucky. Led by Sister Euphrasia Stafford the mission to provide compassionate care to the poor and underserved is still carried out today. Saint Joseph Hospital holds over two dozen national ranks and recognitions and is recognized as a 2024 Best Place to Work in Kentucky.

Whether you are an experienced healthcare professional or working toward that we invite you to experience Hello Humankindness with us! CHI Saint Joseph Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our team members well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance such as:

- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs with matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Mental Health resources for you and your family
- Wellness Program with rewards up to $450
- Tuition Reimbursement for future career growth and development
- Adoption Assistance
- Voluntary Protection: Accident Critical Illness Identify Theft and Pet Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits to support adult and child care needs
- Employer Discounts
- Relocation Assistance*
- Employee Referral Bonuses up to $7500*
- Sign-on Bonuses up to $25000*
- Education Assistance (student loan payoff) up to $24000*
*for eligible hires

Learn more about Saint Joseph Hospital and it's awards and recognitions here: Saint Joseph Hospital


Responsibilities

Job Summary / Purpose

In accordance with our mission and core values, the rehabilitation services mobility aide will assist with patient mobility including transfers to chair, ambulation to the bathroom and ambulation in the hallway. The mobility aide will provide direct patient care under the supervision of the therapists and RN’s.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

  1. Prepares room, equipment, supplies and patient for transfer and ambulation.
  2. Follows special instructions as provided by therapist or nursing.
  3. Assist with or performs transfer, mobility activity and ambulation as directed by therapist or nursing.
  4. Monitors patient response to activity and reports to nursing or therapist.
  5. Determines need for and properly implements safety measures for the patient during and following activity.
  6. Records patient mobility and activity in patient flow sheet accurately and in timely manner.
  7. Completes tracking flow sheets as instructed and give them to supervisor in a timely manner
  8. Adjusts level of assistance to the patient’s ability/level of independence, encourages independence.
  9. Utilizes proper body mechanics necessary to insure personal safety and patient safety during patient/material handling

The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

High School diploma or equivalent

Required Licensure and Certifications

BLS

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Six months of patient care experience; must possess demonstrated communication skills, excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, patient’s family members and physicians.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

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