Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

11d•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, eating, and toileting. The role also supports patient mobility and repositioning, obtains and documents vital signs and other measurements, and reports patient health concerns to nurses. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a 40-hour scheduled workweek and a rotating shift.

Requirements

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.
Computer skills sufficient to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output within established timeframes or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Help patients with basic hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Assist patients with turning and repositioning in bed and moving between a bed and wheelchair.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.