Patient Care Associate - 32 hr days

Mass General Brigham • Cambridge, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. The organization believes in high-performing teams driving groundbreaking medical discoveries and invites applicants to join. This position is for a Patient Care Associate at The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation. Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the associate assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. The role involves direct patient interaction and documentation in medical records.

Requirements

• 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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• 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.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus
• Competitive base pay
• Comprehensive benefits
• Career advancement opportunities
• Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed