Patient Care Assistant |MGH-Clinical Decision Unit

Mass General Brigham

1d • 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. The Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant – Clinical Decision Unit-Bigelow 12 Short stay Schedule • 36 hours per week • (3) 12-hour shifts • Evening | 11 am – 11 pm • Rotational holiday and weekend schedule The Bigelow 12- Clinical Decision Unit is a thirty-one-bed new admission pathway that currently serves general medicine patients identified as “short stay,” defined as those requiring inpatient-level care from 48 to 72 hours. $750.00 sign on bonus available Job 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing 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 nurses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees