Patient Care Assistant 24 days Every other Weekend and Holiday

Mass General Brigham • Salem, MA

2d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse (RN), the Patient Care Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The role performs assigned patient care duties, supports RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects specimens, documents patient information, and communicates patient-care issues to nursing staff. The position is onsite at North Shore Medical Center, Inc., with 24 scheduled weekly hours on the day shift and every-other-weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience of 1–2 years is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology is required.
• Typing skills and computer experience are required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively.
• Ability to safely lift and transport patients using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized issuer preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document assigned patient-care and clinical duties, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
• Assist RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
• Keep patient rooms appropriately stocked, equipped, and clean as needs and patient volumes change.
• Collect specimens and document the appropriate information.
• Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
• Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit or other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
• Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when necessary.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
• Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• The posting mentions comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs; specific benefit details are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED