Patient Care Assistant II 40 hr/days

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

7d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant II is a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Patient care is required. The role is based onsite at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and is scheduled for 40 hours per week on the day shift. The assistant performs and documents assigned patient-care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care testing, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding. The role also supports nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects specimens, records patient information, and communicates patient-care concerns to nursing staff. The assistant also receives and directs medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

1–2 years of healthcare experience required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Typing skills and computer experience required.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and handle stress and crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from various issuers preferred.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care testing, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and appropriately cleaned as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document all appropriate information.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient use, and report malfunctions according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit or other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when needed.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.