Ambulation & Mobility Technician for Elders

100 Baystate Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician to assist elderly patients with ambulation, log walking activity, and support mobility goals. You will collaborate with RNs and PCTs, maintain patient confidentiality, and adapt schedules to maximize daily mobility.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, cultural sensitivity, and active participation in team-based care to improve patient outcomes and discharge readiness.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a care team.

Responsibilities

• Help patients out of bed and assist walks with safe ambulation using assistive devices.
• Log frequency and distance of walks for each patient and ensure consistency with care team.
• Maintain confidentiality and communicate observations to the care team.
• Adjust walking schedules to maximize patient mobility and coordinate with RNs and PCTs.

Skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician to assist elderly patients with ambulation, log walking activity, and support mobility goals. You will collaborate with RNs and PCTs, maintain patient confidentiality, and adapt schedules to maximize daily mobility.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, cultural sensitivity, and active participation in team-based care to improve patient outcomes and discharge readiness.