Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Medicine Unit | MGH
About The Position
White 8 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA). This individual must be able to provide a Night schedule, on weekends, weekdays and holidays. White 8 is a 27-bed adult general medicine inpatient unit, located in Boston, MA. The unit serves patients from culturally diverse backgrounds and geographic areas that present with acute and complex medical problems. Patients are generally admitted to our unit from the Emergency Department or as a transfer from one of the intensive care units. The ideal applicants should be able to provide holiday and weekend night coverage.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified
- Medical Assistant [National Certification]
- Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
- 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
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 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.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
- Access to MGB Shuttle service.
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
