Patient Care Assistant Neuroscience BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The PCA also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. This role is crucial in supporting patient care within the Neuroscience department at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
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.
Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.