Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Neurosciences | MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Neuroscience unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, with day, evening or night shift availability, and to scheduled weekend and holiday coverage. Lunder 7 is a 32- bed unit that regularly admits patients with strokes, head and spinal trauma, as well as general neuromedical and neurosurgical patients. The nursing staff is highly regarded by physicians and other interdisciplinary colleagues for their clinical expertise in caring for patients at every point on the adult healthcare continuum by providing holistic, complex, and compassionate care. Clinical experienced applicants preferred for this opportunity. Only applicants with both weekday and weekend availability will be highly considered for this role. Schedule: Days (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm) and Evenings (3pm-11pm), Nights (11pm-7am, 7pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every other month. Rotating holidays. What do we have to Offer? Weekly pay Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends. Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount). Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position. Job Summary Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
• 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

• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred

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. This may include 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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Generous paid time off.
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
• Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED