Patient Care Assistant | Adult Medical | MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$19 - $27•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 our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Ellison 12 Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This professional should have the availability to work part-time shifts on the Day and Nights for the unit. The Adult Medical unit has 36-bed and located in Boston, MA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a vast mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. Schedule Day (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) on Weekdays and weekends. Mandatory weekend shifts every other week. Summary Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
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
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

Responsibilities

Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Benefits

Weekly Pay
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
Generous paid time off.
Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
$750 Sign on bonus for applicable hires, employees not eligible.