Patient Care Assistant

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The organization believes in high-performing teams driving groundbreaking medical discoveries and invites applicants to join its passionate, welcoming community. The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel, assisting patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, and helping with vital signs, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community, enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system, recognizing the importance of increasing value and continuously improving quality.

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only
0-1 year 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. 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.