Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•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. The role also involves taking and documenting patient measurements and vital signs, assisting patients with mobility and repositioning, and communicating patient health concerns to nurses. This is an onsite, per diem day-shift position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street.

Requirements

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.
Proficiency with computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain 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.
Help patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Assist patients with turning and repositioning in bed and moving between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients’ health concerns and report them to nurses.

Benefits

Competitive base pay.
Career advancement opportunities.
Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
Comprehensive benefits; details are provided by Talent Acquisition.

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