Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, and moving or repositioning. The role also involves measuring and documenting vital signs and other patient information, communicating effectively with patients and families, and reporting patient health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a 36-hour scheduled workweek and an evening shift.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient or customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Computer proficiency sufficient to work with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
National Certified Medical Assistant credential.
National Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician certification.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care.

Responsibilities

Measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within established timeframes or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with hygiene and activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.