Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Emergency Department

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Department is a Level I Adult, Pediatric and Burn Trauma Center. It spans the ground floor of 3 buildings and is divided into several areas, including pediatric and psychiatric areas. This role involves working under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. It also includes assisting with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient/customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts]
Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts]

Responsibilities

Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.