Patient Care Associate 40hr Night Shift
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. We're offering a $750 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. 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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Nursing Assistant [Certified Patient Care Technician] - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required
- Experience with patient care or medical assisting in a hospital or healthcare setting.
- 1-2 years preferred
- Strong ability to provide empathetic, patient-centered care with respect for patients' dignity and privacy.
- Ability to accurately monitor and document patient information and report any changes or concerns promptly.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting, moving patients, and standing for extended periods.
- Collaborative mindset to work efficiently with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to respond to patient needs and concerns with resourcefulness and initiative.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
