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Job Description :

Job Summary Responsible for assisting Nursing Team members with various mobility tasks. Supports supervised walking programs for patients. Aids in repositioning and turning to promote patient comfort and safety. Ensures adherence to established mobility protocols. Collaborates with the care team to enhance patient outcomes. Essential Functions

• Administers supervised ambulation programs and assists in positioning patients as directed by healthcare providers.
• Collaborates with nursing and therapy staff to identify patients who will benefit from mobility and positioning activities.
• Maintains open communication with therapists, nursing staff, and providers.
• Documents progress and completion of assigned activities on flow sheets within the

EPIC EMR.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement High school diploma or equivalent experience Experience Requirement 0-1 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted. Certifications & Licensures Basic Life Support (BLS) Working Conditions A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
• 50% of the time) D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10%
• 50% of the time) E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10%
• 50% of the time) G.

Repetitive motion:

3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) H.

Working at heights above 4 feet: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) I.

Working in confined spaces:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) K.

Job-related travel:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) L.

Loud noises:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) M.

Temperature extremes:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) O.

Radiation:

1. Never P.

Burns:

1. Never Q.

Cuts/Punctures:

3. Intermittent (10%

• 50% of the time) R.

Bloodborne/airborne pathogens:

2. Occasional (< 10% of the time) S.

Recombinant DNA or viral vectors:

1. Never T.

Combative/violent people:

1. Never U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A Physical Demands This position requires intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds and up to 25 pounds; intermittent performance of tasks with repetitive motions; intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; and intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job. Occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects over 50 pounds; occasional sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; occasional work at heights above 4 feet and in confined spaces; occasional exposure to loud noises, temperature extremes, hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, and cuts/punctures. Occasional job-related travel may also be required.

Additional Job Descriptions N/A Department :

Mobility Team Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Time Type :

Full time

Address :

2201

Lexington Avenue City, State :

Ashland, Kentucky