Patient Care Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21h•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Join Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, part of Mass General Brigham, and support patients working toward recovery and greater independence. The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and assists with measuring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. The role works alongside an interdisciplinary care team in a collaborative environment that supports learning and professional development. The position includes hands-on patient care and clinical support, patient documentation, room and equipment preparation, and assistance with admissions and discharges. The role is onsite at 300 First Avenue, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient and customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Computer proficiency sufficient to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) credential preferred.
Nationally certified Medical Assistant credential preferred.
Nationally certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician credential preferred.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant credential preferred.
Zero to one year of experience working in patient care or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care and clinical tasks, including point-of-care procedures, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation, one-to-one safety observation, and phlebotomy.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Document patient height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit and other drainage output, and blood glucose results in the electronic health record.
Set up food trays and assist patients with eating and feeding as needed.
Stock, equip, and clean patient rooms according to needs and patient volumes.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
Facilitate orientation of new Patient Care Assistant team members as directed.
Interact effectively with patients, visitors, and care team members.
Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
Support a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.