Patient Care Assistant Oncology Float Pool BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The position also supports patient mobility and obtains vital signs and other measurements. This is an onsite, per-diem role at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a rotating shift. The schedule requires a minimum of 250 hours within 12 months, with 50% expected to be off-shift (nights and weekends), and work on one winter and one summer holiday per year.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent 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 computer skills for working with electronic medical records.
Ability to complete at least 250 hours within 12 months, with 50% expected to be off-shift (nights/weekends).
Availability to work one winter and one summer holiday per year.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience working in patient care or elder care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant (national certification).
Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic credential.
Licensed Nursing Assistant credential from the New Hampshire Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Measure and document vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with basic hygiene, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between a bed and wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.