Patient Care Assistant I

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant I assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also supports patient mobility and measures vital signs. This position requires patient care and is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., 70 Francis Street. It is a regular, 40-hour-per-week evening-shift position.

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.
Proficiency with computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care.
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.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, and heights, and monitor intakes and outputs within established time frames 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.
Help patients turn and reposition themselves in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.