Patient Care Associate | Medical Unit | MGH
About The Position
The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. This role will float between Bigelow 9 General Medicine and Bigelow 13 RACU, providing clinical support based on unit needs. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.
Requirements
- Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Massachusetts) preferred
- Nursing Assistant (LNA – Massachusetts) 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 to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake, and output measurements accurately and within established timeframes and/or as requested
- Completes all required documentation in the medical record
- Interact effectively with patients and families
- Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
- Assist patients with turning, repositioning, and transferring between bed and wheelchair as needed
- Listen to patient concerns and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee perks, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more
- Membership to the MGB Fitness Center
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
