Patient Care Assistant II 40 hr/days

Mass General Brigham•Newton, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant II is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and works under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse. The role supports clinical functions and helps promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The position performs assigned patient-care duties, assists nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects specimens, and documents patient information. It also communicates patient-care concerns to nursing staff and helps direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Requirements

Healthcare experience of 1–2 years 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 a recognized issuer 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, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document the appropriate information.
Retrieve, set up, and clean equipment between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment 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.
Help patients set up food trays and eat when necessary.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient conditions.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.