Patient Care Assistant Training Academy - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Start Your Healthcare Career with Massachusetts General Hospital. Massachusetts General Hospital is offering a FREE Patient Care Associate (PCA) Training Program for individuals interested in building a rewarding career in patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will transition directly into employment as a Patient Care Associate at MGH. The training program includes Massachusetts General Hospital orientation, PCA classroom training, and unit-based clinical and skills training. This role involves hands-on experience in a patient care setting, assisting patients with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and supporting RNs and physicians with exams and treatments.

Requirements

Must be available to attend and complete the entire training program without scheduling conflicts.
Must be seeking a position of 20 hours per week or more.
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified
Medical Assistant
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
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.

Responsibilities

Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy.
Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.