Compassionate Patient Care Assistant, Palliative

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and assist with vital signs and basic hygiene under licensed personnel.

This onsite role at The Brigham and Women's Hospital involves documenting in medical records, communicating health concerns to nurses, and assisting patients with turning, positioning, and mobility in a 36-hour weekly schedule, with pay range shown above.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with basic hygiene tasks and mobility as needed.
• Reports health concerns to nurses promptly.

Skills

Vital signs

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Patient interaction

Lifting 35 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities and assist with vital signs and basic hygiene under licensed personnel.

This onsite role at The Brigham and Women's Hospital involves documenting in medical records, communicating health concerns to nurses, and assisting patients with turning, positioning, and mobility in a 36-hour weekly schedule, with pay range shown above.