Acute Medical Patient Care Assistant - Rotating Shifts

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift differential for evenings, night

MGB Shuttle service

Ticket & museum discounts

Job summary

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support nursing staff on the adult medicine inpatient unit. Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, assisting with ambulation and exams, stocking rooms, and communicating with the care team to ensure patient safety.

This role offers weekly pay, shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and access to Mass General Brigham

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS and CMA/Nurse Assistant certifications required.
• Experience in patient care or elder care 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical tasks as assigned, including vitals, EKGs, bathing, ambulation, 1:1 observation, and phlebotomy.
• Completes documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) including measurements and intake/output.
• Assists with meals, feeding, and tray setup for patients as needed.
• Ensures patient rooms are stocked, clean, and ready for use; reports equipment issues.
• Admits and discharges patients and supports new team member orientation.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

EMR systems

Lifting 35 pounds

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The General Hospital Corporation in Boston, MA is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support nursing staff on the adult medicine inpatient unit. Responsibilities include documenting in the EHR, assisting with ambulation and exams, stocking rooms, and communicating with the care team to ensure patient safety.

This role offers weekly pay, shift differentials for evenings and weekends, and access to Mass General Brigham