Patient Care Assistant Trauma BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

6d • $21 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also involves measuring and documenting vital signs and other patient information, assisting with mobility and repositioning, and communicating patients’ health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street. It is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the night shift.

Requirements

• 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.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including working efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Nationally certified Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
• Nationally certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician preferred.
• New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) credential preferred.
• 0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately measure and record vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output within established time frames or as requested.
• Complete required documentation in the medical record.
• Interact effectively with patients and their families.
• Help patients with hygiene and daily activities, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist patients with turning and repositioning in bed and moving between a bed and wheelchair.
• Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.

Benefits

• A $750 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible new employees hired in PCA positions.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

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