Patient Care Assistant 7EW BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit organization that relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts, to advance its mission. The organization supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care and believing that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. All applicants are invited to join and experience being part of Mass General Brigham. This Patient Care Assistant position offers a $750.00 sign-on bonus to eligible new employees. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the PCA 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 preferred
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only 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.

Benefits

• $750.00 sign on bonus
• 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