Clinical Assistant, Hematology/Oncology Unit (36 hours)

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

5d

About The Position

Under regular supervision and following established procedures and instructions, providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse. Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene, obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and accurately documenting results in appropriate computer system. Perform other related duties, such as maintaining a clean work environment, and restocking supplies according to the specific needs of the unit. Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed. The ability to frequently lift and carry patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds. The ability to regularly push and/or pull non‑motorized equipment e.g., stretcher, wheelchair, etc. weighing 21 to over 50 pounds. Good communication skills. The ability to work on a team. The ability to exchange information on factual matters. Work shift: 36 hours, rotating days and nights with every third weekend 12 hour shifts: 7:00 am-7:30 pm; 7:00pm-7:30am NOTE : This is a permanent 36hr/week position and we are unable consider temporary hires, for example, summer only.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year CA experience, CNA certification, or Nursing Student with at least one clinical rotation.
• The ability to frequently lift and carry patients/children/objects weighing 11 to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying patients/children/objects weighing 21 to 50 pounds.
• The ability to regularly push and/or pull non‑motorized equipment e.g., stretcher, wheelchair, etc. weighing 21 to over 50 pounds.
• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work on a team.
• The ability to exchange information on factual matters.

Nice To Haves

• BLS Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
• Assisting patients with feeding and hygiene
• Obtaining, measuring and recording routine information such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure, and accurately documenting results in appropriate computer system.
• Maintaining a clean work environment
• Restocking supplies according to the specific needs of the unit.
• Transporting patients, supplies and equipment as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees