Patient Care Assistant 32 hrs Days E/O weekend and Holiday

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

20d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The position performs patient care and clinical functions as assigned, supports nursing staff and physicians, maintains patient rooms and equipment, collects and documents specimens and patient information, and helps patients with daily care and meals. This is an onsite, 32-hour-per-week day-shift role at North Shore Medical Center, Inc., with every other weekend and holiday scheduled.

Requirements

Healthcare experience of 1–2 years required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Typing skills and computer experience required.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and handle stress and crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized issuer preferred.
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA—New Hampshire) credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient-care duties and clinical functions, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist RNs and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and appropriately clean as needs and patient volumes change.
Collect specimens and document appropriate information.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit or other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when needed.
Communicate promptly and effectively with nursing staff about patient care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.