Patient Care Associate - Mount Auburn Hospital, ICU (24 hours rotating)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Join a collaborative healthcare team at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care. As a Patient Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with daily activities, monitoring health status, and assisting clinical staff with treatments and procedures. This position is a 24-hour per week role, with scheduling options that may include three 8-hour shifts or two 12-hour shifts, based on unit needs, offering flexibility in a fast-paced hospital environment. This role is ideal for individuals who are attentive, dependable, and committed to creating a safe, respectful, and patient-centered experience. You will have opportunities to contribute to care delivery, build clinical skills, and participate in ongoing learning within a dynamic team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read and write at a Level 8, as documented in "Invest" (hospital Employee Learning Laboratory software)
Strong verbal communication skills to ensure accurate information exchange
Excellent interpersonal skills to engage respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members
BCLS certification

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced hospital environment
Experience in an ICU setting

Responsibilities

Assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety
Monitoring and documenting vital signs, patient weight, intake/output, and other key data
Completing assigned patient treatments and supporting clinicians with more advanced procedures
Performing phlebotomy and EKGs
Applying Holter monitors and performing glucometry
Collecting, labeling, and preparing specimens accurately
Responding promptly to patient call lights and ensuring concerns are resolved
Transporting discharged patients safely
Providing one-to-one observation when needed
Participating in patient care rounds
Attending conferences and educational programs as appropriate
Maintaining required unit competencies
Maintaining BCLS certification
Attending the annual Safety Education Fair