Patient Care Assistant | General Medicine Unit | MGH
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) position on the General Medicine Unit (Bigelow 7) at Mass General Brigham is a role focused on providing direct patient care under the supervision of licensed personnel. Bigelow 7 is a busy adult inpatient unit that handles patients with a variety of acute and complex medical conditions. This unit offers opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The PCA assists patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and also monitors vital signs like temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. A $750 sign-on bonus is available for eligible new hires in this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS] Certified
- Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred
- Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] preferred
- Nursing Assistant- preferred
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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.
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
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
