Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant helps patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating, and assists with measuring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. The role is based onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, and is per diem with a rotating 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.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Measure and accurately record vital signs, weights, heights, intakes, and outputs within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with hygiene and daily living tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and transfer between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.