Cardiology Patient Care Assistant — Sign-On Bonus

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff in daily patient care activities.

This onsite role involves assisting with hygiene, meals, and vital signs, along with documentation in the medical record. Responsibilities include communicating patient needs to nurses, assisting with mobility and positioning, and providing compassionate service to patients and families.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS, CMA, Nursing Assistant certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Record vital signs, weights/heights, inputs/outputs accurately.
• Document in medical records and communicate health concerns to nurses.
• Assist with hygiene tasks and mobility, including turning and repositioning.
• Support patients with mobility and transfers as needed.
• Interact with patients and families to provide compassionate care.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Medical terminology

EMR systems

Mobility/lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

CMA/MA Certification

Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff in daily patient care activities.

This onsite role involves assisting with hygiene, meals, and vital signs, along with documentation in the medical record. Responsibilities include communicating patient needs to nurses, assisting with mobility and positioning, and providing compassionate service to patients and families.