Patient Care Assistant | Medicine Unit | MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$19 - $27•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. Bigelow 7 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day or Night shift schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays. The adult general medicine inpatient unit has eighteen-beds for patients, and is located in Boston, MA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill and Level 1 Trauma patients from the emergency and intensive care units. The patient population on this unit includes a diverse mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. Schedule Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) Rotating weekends, Scheduled holidays. What do we have to offer? Weekly Pay Medical, Dental and Vision insurance. Tuition Reimbursement. Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends. Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount). Resources for childcare and emergency backup care. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan. Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events $750 Sign on bonus for applicable new hires, not applicable to internal employee Job Summary Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
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 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
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
Generous paid time off.
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
$750 Sign on bonus for applicable new hires, not applicable to internal employee