Patient Care Assistant 36hrs days 7a-7:30p x 3 E/O weekend and Holiday

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

20d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a registered or licensed nurse, the Patient Care Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary health care team and assists with clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The position performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, supports nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments, and helps maintain patient rooms and equipment. The role is onsite at North Shore Medical Center, Inc., at 3 Dove Ave, with a 36-hour weekly schedule on day shift: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., three shifts, every other weekend and holiday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Healthcare experience of 1–2 years required.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
Good interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills required.
Ability to multitask and handle stressful or crisis situations effectively.
Ability to lift and transport patients safely using appropriate physical techniques and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from a recognized issuer preferred.
Licensed Nursing Assistant credential in New Hampshire preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document assigned patient care and clinical functions, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs, transfers, ambulation assistance, and feeding.
Assist registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments as required.
Keep patient rooms stocked, equipped, and appropriately cleaned based on patient needs and changing patient volumes.
Collect specimens and document the appropriate information.
Retrieve and set up equipment, clean equipment between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit and other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
Set up food trays and assist patients with eating when necessary.
Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient care issues and patient condition.
Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.