Patient Care Associate 1

Mass General Brigham•Salem, MA

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the Patient Care Associate assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also includes measuring patients’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, as well as recording vital signs, height, weight, intake, and output accurately and within required time frames. The associate documents care in the medical record, communicates effectively with patients and families, helps patients with hygiene and mobility, and reports health concerns to nurses.

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 efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

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

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 bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, and other basic hygiene tasks.
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.