Job Posting Title Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy
About The Position
~ Brigham PCA Academy ~ FREE Patient Care Associate (PCA) Training and Employment Program Are you interested in launching a meaningful career as a Patient Care Associate at Brigham and Women's Hospital? Join our paid PCA Trainee Program on March 2nd, 2026. Interviews will be held onsite on Wednesday, January 28th 2026 Paid Training Program begins: Monday March 2nd 2026 Must be able to commit to the entire duration of the training program without scheduling conflicts Must be seeking 24 hours or more The training program is paid, no childcare provided Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA will: Aid in activities of daily living (personal hygiene/grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, turning/repositioning, sanitizing areas and equipment, etc.) Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for patients Document aspects of care on approved forms/electronic medical records Obtain and record vital signs Collect specimen Respond to patient and family requests Assist with equipment preparation Support an efficient operation of the unit, and remotely monitor the safety of multiple patients at a time, utilizing a continuous virtual monitoring system This training program includes: Weeks 1-2 – BWH orientation and PCA Training at the Center of Nursing Excellence at One Brigham Circle in Boston Weeks 3- 6 - In person, unit based skills/clinical training Employment as a Patient Care Associate at BWH immediately
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.
- Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
- Must be able to commit to the entire duration of the training program without scheduling conflicts
- Must be seeking 24 hours or more
Responsibilities
- Aid in activities of daily living (personal hygiene/grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, turning/repositioning, sanitizing areas and equipment, etc.)
- Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for patients
- Document aspects of care on approved forms/electronic medical records
- Obtain and record vital signs
- Collect specimen
- Respond to patient and family requests
- Assist with equipment preparation
- Support an efficient operation of the unit, and remotely monitor the safety of multiple patients at a time, utilizing a continuous virtual monitoring system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
