Cardiology Patient Care Assistant – Sign-On Bonus

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential daily living assistance and monitor patient vitals under licensed staff supervision. The role includes basic hygiene support, mobility assistance, and accurate record-keeping in the EMR.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. BLS/National certifications are good to have. Onsite work at 70 Francis Street with a 24-hour schedule and a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires in PCA positions.

Qualifications

• 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

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 basic hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding).
• Assist with turning and repositioning in bed and moving to a wheelchair as needed.
• Reports health concerns to the nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Customer service

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to provide essential daily living assistance and monitor patient vitals under licensed staff supervision. The role includes basic hygiene support, mobility assistance, and accurate record-keeping in the EMR.

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred. BLS/National certifications are good to have. Onsite work at 70 Francis Street with a 24-hour schedule and a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires in PCA positions.