Evening Patient Care Assistant – Emergency Dept

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emergency Department at The General Hospital Corporation (Mass General Brigham) seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support daily patient care in a Level I trauma center. You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and document care under licensed staff in a fast-paced environment.

This onsite role requires strong communication and patient-service skills, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to work evening shifts across a 3 x 12-hour schedule while

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Licenses and Credentials: BLS, Certified Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene.
• Assists with moving and turning patients in bed and to wheelchair as needed.
• Reports health concerns to the nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Emergency Department at The General Hospital Corporation (Mass General Brigham) seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support daily patient care in a Level I trauma center. You will help with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and document care under licensed staff in a fast-paced environment.

This onsite role requires strong communication and patient-service skills, basic medical terminology knowledge, and the ability to work evening shifts across a 3 x 12-hour schedule while