Patient Care Associate - Cardiovascular BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

18d•$21 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating. The role also includes measuring and recording vital signs and supporting patients with mobility and basic care needs. This is an onsite position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift.

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.
Computer proficiency to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic Life Support (BLS) credential.
National certification as a Certified Medical Assistant.
National certification as a Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician.
0–1 year of experience working in patient care or elder care.

Responsibilities

Accurately measure and record vital signs, weights, heights, intakes, and outputs within established time frames or as requested.
Complete required documentation in the medical record.
Interact effectively with patients and their families.
Assist patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating.
Help patients turn and reposition in bed and move between the bed and a wheelchair as needed.
Listen to patients' health concerns and report them to nurses.