Patient Care Assistant 24 hrs Nights 11:15p - 7:15a x 3 ever other 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 role includes patient-care duties and clinical functions, maintaining patient rooms and equipment, collecting specimens, documenting patient information, assisting with meals, and communicating with nursing staff. The position is onsite at North Shore Medical Center, Inc., at 3 Dove Ave. It is a regular, 24-hour-per-week position on the night shift, scheduled from 11:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. for three shifts, with every other weekend and holiday required.

Requirements

• Healthcare experience of 1–2 years required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Typing skills and computer experience required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
• Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively.
• Ability to safely lift and transport patients using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized issuer preferred.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential in New Hampshire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document assigned patient care and clinical functions, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, patient transfers and ambulation, and feeding.
• Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
• Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and appropriately cleaned 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 and other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
• Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when necessary.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient care issues and patient condition.
• Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED