Patient Care Assistant| MGH- HEMOC Infusion Unit

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. The Yawkey 8 Infusion Unit is a sixty bed/chair infusion unit in the Division of Hematology-Oncology, with eighteen beds and forty-two chairs. The hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM. This is a Per Diem position with a Rotating shift. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They also assist with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. This position requires direct patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent (experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree)
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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts]
Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts]
1-2 years experience working in patient care/elder care

Responsibilities

Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Completes 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.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.