Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant works under the direction of licensed personnel to help patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting. The role also supports patient mobility and repositioning and collects vital signs and other measurements. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, and is per diem with a rotating shift.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong patient and customer service skills.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nationally certified Medical Assistant credential.
National Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician certification.
New Hampshire Licensed Nursing Assistant credential.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care.

Responsibilities

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