Geriatric Mobility & Ambulation Technician

Baystate Health Careers; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician to assist hospitalized elders with ambulation and mobility goals. You will collaborate with RNs, PCTs, and physicians to promote safe mobility and track daily walking progress. The role emphasizes empathy, confidentiality, and responsive communication on a busy acute care unit.

You will participate in competency validations, daily rounding, and educational activities while supporting patient-centered care and efficient discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist patients with mobility and ambulation.
• Strong written and spoken English communication.
• Respectful handling of patient information and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a care team.
• Attention to safety and fall prevention on a hospital unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients out of bed and support walking with devices as needed.
• Log and monitor frequency and distance of patient ambulation across the unit.
• Communicate with patients to reinforce priority of mobility while maintaining confidentiality.
• Adjust walking schedules to maximize patient participation and coordinate with care team.
• Be alert to patient concerns and relay observations to the care team promptly.
• Demonstrate positive non-verbal communication and connect with patients.
• Aim to reduce restlessness, improve strength, and shorten hospital stays where possible.
• Help decrease falls and delirium through attentive care.
• Contribute to ongoing competency validations and staff trainings.

Skills

Mobility support

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician to assist hospitalized elders with ambulation and mobility goals. You will collaborate with RNs, PCTs, and physicians to promote safe mobility and track daily walking progress. The role emphasizes empathy, confidentiality, and responsive communication on a busy acute care unit.

You will participate in competency validations, daily rounding, and educational activities while supporting patient-centered care and efficient discharge planning.