Patient Care Assistant | MGH- Thoracic/ Vascular Surgery Department

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. They believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. The Patient Care Assistant position is on Ellison 19, a thirty-bed unit committed to the care of patients recovering from Thoracic/Vascular Surgery. This patient population requires complex nursing care. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Assistant assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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

• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts]
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts]
• 1-2 years experience working in patient care/elder care

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, including 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

• $750.00 sign on bonus available
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED