Compassionate Patient Care Assistant - Vital Signs & EKG

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an attentive patient care assistant to support the clinical team onsite. Under RN supervision, you will perform essential care tasks, document vital signs and tests, assist with exams, and ensure patient rooms and equipment are ready and well-maintained.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Prior patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• CMA Certification preferred.
• EMT-Paramedic (MA) preferred.
• LNA (NH) preferred.
• 1-2 years patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care tasks and document vitals, EKGs, and basic care.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments.
• Maintain stocked, clean patient rooms and equipment.
• Collect specimens and document data.
• Operate and disinfect equipment per policy.
• Record patient information including intake, outputs, and glucose.
• Assist with feeding and meal setup.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient care.
• Greet and direct Medical Staff, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

Lifting 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital seeks an attentive patient care assistant to support the clinical team onsite. Under RN supervision, you will perform essential care tasks, document vital signs and tests, assist with exams, and ensure patient rooms and equipment are ready and well-maintained.

The role requires strong communication, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Prior patient care experience is preferred.