Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg and Intermediate Care (36 Hours Rotating)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Associates deliver compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring and documenting clinical information, performing basic clinical procedures, and supporting healthcare teams in providing safe, efficient care. Actively contributes to a positive patient experience through responsive communication, participation in care rounds and educational programs, maintenance of required certifications and competencies, and a commitment to high-quality, collaborative care.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
Good oral communication skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information, and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff members.

Responsibilities

Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety.
Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data.
Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments.
Performs phlebotomy and EKG's, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens.
Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues.
Transports discharged patients.
Participates in patient care rounds.
Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed.
Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate.
Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair
Maintain unit competencies.