Patient Care Assistant | General Medicine | MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Medicine unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a per diem Patient Care Assistant (PCA). Bigelow 7 is a fast-paced adult inpatient General Medicine unit dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients with a wide range of acute and complex medical conditions. The unit cares for medically diverse patient populations, offering staff the opportunity to build strong clinical skills, critical thinking abilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration experience.

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS] - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - preferred
• Nursing Assistant - preferred

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.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED