Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant I supports patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves measuring and recording vital signs and assisting with patient movement and repositioning. The position requires patient care and is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 45 Francis Street. It is a regular, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.
National Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
National Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician certification preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vital signs, weights, heights, intakes, and outputs accurately and within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with basic hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
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.