Patient Care Assistant Shapiro 6W BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance its mission. As a not-for-profit, the organization supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries, and applicants are invited to join Mass General Brigham to experience being part of this community. The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel, assisting patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. This role also involves taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching, and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred (experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree)
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

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