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Helping patients with mobility, floating.
Nursing
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Indiana, PA, United States
- Role
- Patient Care / Caregiver
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
In this role you will be:
• Assist patients/residents with mobility, including walking, repositioning, transfers, and use of mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, gait belts, lifts).
• Support safe transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, toilet, and other surfaces using proper body mechanics and approved techniques.
• Monitor and report changes in mobility, strength, balance, or pain to nursing staff.
• Encourage patient independence and participation in mobility activities as appropriate.
• Follow individualized care plans and mobility protocols established by nursing or therapy staff.
• Ensure mobility equipment is clean, properly maintained, and used correctly.
• Maintain a safe environment to reduce fall risks.
• Provide respectful, compassionate care while preserving patient dignity and privacy.
• Accurately document mobility assistance and observations per facility policy.
• Collaborate with nurses, physical therapists, and other healthcare team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
• EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent
• EXPERIENCE:
• Experience assisting patients with mobility and transfers preferred.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling techniques and fall prevention.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety guidelines
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
• Two years of Nursing Assistant experience preferred or CNA certification (required).
• BLS certification required or obtained within 1 month of hire
Shifts: Monday - Friday 9am - 530pm
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