Patient Care Associate | Ortho-Urology | MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, 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 that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital committed to providing the highest quality care, leading in medical research and education, and offering employees an exciting and rewarding career with a culture of collaboration and innovation. The hospital aims to deliver a work-life balance and offers various career opportunities and benefits. This specific role, a Patient Care Associate, works under the direction of licensed personnel to assist patients with activities of daily living and basic hygiene tasks, as well as taking vital signs and reporting health concerns to nurses. The position requires a flexible schedule, including rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
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

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

Responsibilities

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.