Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant helps patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves measuring vital signs and other patient information, documenting care in the medical record, communicating effectively with patients and families, and reporting patients’ health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite, regular position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with 36 scheduled weekly hours on the evening shift.

Requirements

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.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within established time frames 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 feeding.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and transfer between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.