Inpatient Elder Mobility Specialist

Baystate Health; 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 in maintaining mobility through ambulation and supported walking. You will document distance walked, participate in care team rounds, and adapt schedules to maximize daily mobility while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

The role requires GED or HiSET and Basic Life Support certification. You will work closely with RN, PCT and physicians within the Acute Care for Elders unit, contributing to shorter

Qualifications

• GED or HiSET required.
• Basic Life Support certification required (American Heart Association).
• Must be able to consistently log patient ambulation and distances.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients out of bed and in walks with safe use of devices.
• Log frequency and distance of patient walking; coordinate with RN/PCT.
• Maintain confidentiality; communicate observations clearly to care team.
• Adjust walking schedules to maximize patient mobility daily.
• Be alert to new problems; address patient concerns promptly with care team.
• Use body language and English communication to connect with patients.
• Aim to decrease restlessness; promote strength and functional gains.
• Contribute to safety by reducing falls and delirium risk.
• Support meals, call bells, and bed transitions as needed.
• Participate in trainings, validations and in-service programs.

Skills

Mobility assistance

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Observation & reporting

Prioritization

Patient motivation

Education

GED or HiSET

Job description

Baystate Health is seeking a Patient Mobility Technician to assist hospitalized elders in maintaining mobility through ambulation and supported walking. You will document distance walked, participate in care team rounds, and adapt schedules to maximize daily mobility while maintaining safety and patient comfort.

The role requires GED or HiSET and Basic Life Support certification. You will work closely with RN, PCT and physicians within the Acute Care for Elders unit, contributing to shorter