Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant I works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves taking and documenting vital signs and other patient measurements, supporting patient mobility and repositioning, and communicating patient concerns to nurses. This is an onsite position at 70 Francis Street, with 40 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient and customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficiency with computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
Nationally certified Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Nationally certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant credential preferred.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with hygiene and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.