CSIR Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham, including The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., relies on a diverse range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. As a not-for-profit organization, it strives to provide exceptional care and believes in high-performing teams that drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. The organization invites all applicants to join and experience being part of Mass General Brigham. This position, a Patient Care Assistant, works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves assisting with taking patients' vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts]
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years

Responsibilities

Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.