Patient Care Assistant | SICU | MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assist patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. This role is onsite at Mass General Hospital, a world-renowned hospital committed to providing the highest quality care, medical research, and education. The culture is one of collaboration and innovation, with a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Complete all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist 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.
• Listen to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Benefits

• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.
• Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED