Patient Care Assistant| MGH-Inpatient Oncology
About The Position
The Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant | Inpatient Oncology - Lunder 9 Lunder 9 is a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient acute care medical oncology unit that provides Relationship Based Care. Most of the patients cared for on this unit have a diagnosis of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, sarcoma, or a solid tumor cancer. Patients are cared for throughout the cancer trajectory - from time of diagnosis, treatment and through end of life. Patients admitted to this oncology unit require complex oncology care which includes Phase 1 clinical trials, complex chemotherapy regimens, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, proton therapy and palliative care. 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] -preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
- Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing 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 nurse.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits
- career advancement opportunities
- differentials
- premiums
- bonuses
- recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
