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POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the general supervision of nursing, and in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of practice, the Mobility Aide plays a critical role in advancing patient care by helping patients safely achieve their maximum mobility potential. The Mobility Aide provides direct physical assistance and support to patients to achieve daily mobility goals, documents mobility activities within the electronic medical record, and maintains a safe environment to minimize fall risks. Operating within the scope of the clinical care team, the incumbent collaborates closely with nursing, rehabilitation, and physician staff to promote a culture of mobility and patient safety across the unit.
Position: Mobility Aide
Department: IP Physical Therapy
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Provide direct physical assistance and support to patients during transfers, standing, ambulation, and bed activities to safely meet daily clinical mobility goals.
Confirm appropriateness for patient mobility with the assigned nurse prior to intervention, and communicate patient mobility performance outcomes back to nursing, patient care technicians (PCTs), and therapy staff.
Utilize safe patient handling protocols, proper body mechanics, and fall safety measures while operating mobility devices, including mechanical lifts and properly sizing walkers and crutches to patients.
Assist other clinical staff (including nursing, PCTs, physical/occupational therapy, and MD/PA/NPs) in multi-person or complex patient mobilization tasks.
Document all completed patient mobility activities and observations accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR) in a timely manner.
Participate in orienting and mentoring new mobility aides or student interns on unit workflows and safe patient handling protocols.
Complete other operational duties and responsibilities as assigned, including attending occasional department meetings.
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required)
JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent is required, alongside the physical ability to meet job responsibilities and the ability to pass clinical competency testing within 30 days of employment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (If none, please enter “N/A”):
A high school diploma or equivalent combined with at least one year of prior experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED (If none, please enter “N/A”):
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSAs) (If none, please enter “N/A”)
Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safe patient handling techniques, and clinical fall prevention strategies.
Ability to understand, accurately follow, and clearly communicate oral and written clinical instructions to the care team, patients, and visitors.
Ability to learn and effectively navigate the hospital’s electronic medical record system and associated computer programs.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced, physically demanding clinical environment.
Compensation Range:
$20.72- $25.75This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Physical ability to perform job responsibilities
- Pass clinical competency testing within 30 days of employment
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification
- At least one year of prior experience working in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics, safe patient handling techniques, and clinical fall prevention strategies
- Ability to understand, follow, and communicate clinical instructions
- Ability to learn and navigate the hospital electronic medical record system
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, physically demanding clinical environment
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boston Medical Center (BMC) and has not been reviewed or approved by Boston Medical Center (BMC).
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent union agreements delivered significant raises for nurses and many non‑RN groups, lifting pay levels in those cohorts. Feedback suggests these structured increases improved satisfaction for roles covered by the contracts.
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Affordable Benefits — An option for a no‑premium medical plan, strong pharmacy discounts, and low‑cost same‑day care position healthcare as cost‑effective. Additional programs like diabetes support and coaching further reduce out‑of‑pocket burden.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Full‑time staff receive a large PTO bank that grows over time and extended parental leave for birth or adoption. Colleagues also have access to emergency child and elder care supports and childcare discounts.
Boston Medical Center (BMC) Insights
What We Do
Boston Medical Center, located in Boston’s historic South End, is a private, not-for-profit, 567-bed, academic medical center and the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. Recognized for its high-quality, nationally ranked and comprehensive medical care for the entire family, patients have access to the most current treatment and advancements at BMC. BMC physicians lead the way in pioneering new therapies that impact the care of patients locally and worldwide. In 2013, BMC made the decision to invest in a four-year campus redesign that includes additions to buildings, upgrades to existing structures, and an expansion of the Emergency Department. Once completed, the redesign will provide clinical workspaces with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to solve BMC's most pressing care delivery needs. Already complete, the hospital’s Shapiro Center is Boston’s newest outpatient care facility and features a quarter-million square feet of clinic space, key support services, one of the region’s most technologically advanced pharmacies, and a bright, spacious café. Housed in a facility that provides world-class, patient-centered care at every visit, BMC doctors are among the best in their field. Many are recognized annually as “Top Doctors” in their medical and surgical specialties by publications such as U.S. News & World Report and Boston magazine. Boston Medical Center is also the largest safety net hospital in New England and extends into the community as a founding partner of Boston HealthNet, a network of 15 community health centers throughout Boston serving more than a quarter million people annually. No matter whom you meet at BMC, all are committed to providing every patient and family member with the highest quality of care, respect, warmth and compassion.
