Patient Care Assistant Oncology BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

10d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to support patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The role also assists with measuring vital signs and other patient observations, documenting care in the medical record, and communicating patients’ health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite role at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with 24 scheduled hours per week and a rotating 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.
Proficient computer skills for working with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nationally certified Medical Assistant credential.
Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedic credential.
New Hampshire Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential.
1–2 years of experience working in patient care or elder care.

Responsibilities

Measure and record vital signs, heights, weights, intakes, and outputs accurately 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 themselves in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.