Compassionate Patient Care Assistant

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff in direct patient care at Mass General Brigham.

The role emphasizes compassionate assistance with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, documenting in the medical record, and communicating health concerns to nurses. Onsite position at 75 Francis Street, with rotating shifts and a pay range of $20.58–$26.58 hourly.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients and moving between bed and wheelchair.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Written instructions

Medical terminology

Patient service

Lift 35 pounds

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff in direct patient care at Mass General Brigham.

The role emphasizes compassionate assistance with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, documenting in the medical record, and communicating health concerns to nurses. Onsite position at 75 Francis Street, with rotating shifts and a pay range of $20.58–$26.58 hourly.