Inpatient Patient Care Associate (Eves) - Spaulding

Mass General Brigham•East Sandwich, MA

6d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Come join our team at Spaulding Rehabilitation on beautiful Cape Cod. Spaulding Rehabilitation Cape Cod is a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader in a unique Cape Cod setting. As the Cape’s only hospital-level rehabilitation provider with inpatient and outpatient programs, we are part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham. We offer a collaborative, patient-centered environment where employees can build meaningful careers and help patients regain independence. Candidates are drawn to our strong reputation, supportive culture, development opportunities, and career-growth pathways. Spaulding Cape Cod is a strong destination for clinical, administrative, operational, and support employees who want to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact. This part-time, 32-hour Patient Care Assistant position offer a $750.00 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS] - preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Responsibilities

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
Assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy.
Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.