Compassionate Patient Care Assistant (PCA) – Onsite

Mass General Brigham; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a patient care assistant to work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform clinical support tasks, assist with exams, and help maintain safe patient environments.

The role requires basic healthcare experience and BLS certification, with duties including vital signs, specimen collection, and equipment setup. Position details indicate onsite work at 3 Dove Ave, with a 32 weekly hour schedule and a focus on efficient interdisciplinary cooperation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• BLS Certification is required/licensed.
• Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred.
• LNA - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred.
• Healthcare experience 1-2 years required.
• Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to lift and transport patients using Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments as required.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned.
• Performs specimen collection and documents information.
• Retrieve and set up equipment; report malfunctioning equipment.
• Document patient information and vital signs as required.
• Assist patients with food tray setup and eating.
• Communicate with nursing staff around issues related to patient care.

Skills

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Typing skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Stress management

Ability to learn quickly

Patient care awareness

Computer usage

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Computers

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a patient care assistant to work under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will perform clinical support tasks, assist with exams, and help maintain safe patient environments.

The role requires basic healthcare experience and BLS certification, with duties including vital signs, specimen collection, and equipment setup. Position details indicate onsite work at 3 Dove Ave, with a 32 weekly hour schedule and a focus on efficient interdisciplinary cooperation