Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. They believe in high-performing teams driving groundbreaking medical discoveries. The Patient Care Assistant I works under the direction of licensed personnel, assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and helping with vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration). A $750.00 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new employees hired into PCA positions.

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only certification
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only certification
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only certification
0-1 year experience working in patient care/elder care

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.