Inpatient Patient Care Assistant (Eves) - Spaulding

1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Cape Cod is seeking a Patient Care Assistant for both part-time and full-time evening shifts. You will assist patients with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and support nursing staff in a hospital setting on Cape Cod.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, timely documentation in the EHR, and teamwork with clinicians to ensure patient comfort and safety. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered along with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Take and document vital signs.
• Support RNs and physicians with exams and treatments.
• Document in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assist with patient discharge and orientation of new staff.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Lift up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR

Job description

Site: Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Come join our team at Spaulding Rehabilitation on beautiful Cape Cod. Spaulding Rehabilitation Cape Cod is a nationally recognized rehabilitation leader in a unique Cape Cod setting. As the Cape’s only hospital-level rehabilitation provider with inpatient and outpatient programs, we are part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network and Mass General Brigham. We offer a collaborative, patient-centered environment where employees can build meaningful careers and help patients regain independence. Candidates are drawn to our strong reputation, supportive culture, development opportunities, and career-growth pathways. Spaulding Cape Cod is a strong destination for clinical, administrative, operational, and support employees who want to grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

This Patient Care Assistant position offers a part or full-time schedule on the evening shift and is eligible for a $750.00 sign-on bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Does this position require Patient Care? Yes - Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/ stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent - preferred

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support [BLS] - preferred

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - preferred

Nursing Assistant [CNA - Massachusetts] - preferred

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite Work Location 311 Service Road

Pay Range

$21.98 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

Grade 3

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