Patient Care Assistant | Post Partum | MGH
About The Position
The Post Partum unit (Blake 13) is seeking a full time 40 hours PCA for rotating day and evening shifts, including rotating weekend and holiday requirements. Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong patient/customer service skills
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds
- Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Massachusetts) preferred
- Nursing Assistant (LNA – Massachusetts) preferred
Responsibilities
- Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake, and output measurements accurately and within established timeframes and/or as requested
- Completes all required documentation in the medical record
- Interact effectively with patients and families
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
- Assist patients with turning, repositioning, and transferring between bed and wheelchair as needed
- Listen to patient concerns and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differentials for evenings, 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, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more
- Membership to the MGB Fitness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
