Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Adult Medical | MGH
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. Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This professional should have the availability to work per diem shifts for the unit. Phillips 20 is a 20-bed adult medical unit located in Boston, MA, USA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a diverse mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. Applicants seeking a weekly schedule will strongly be considered for this opportunity. Schedule Days (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm), Evenings (3pm-11pm), and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am) shifts are available. Must be able to provide shifts on weekdays. Scheduled weekend shifts every month. 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
