Inpatient Patient Care Associate (Eves) - Spaulding

1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation; Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Cape Cod is seeking a Part-time Patient Care Assistant to support daily care activities on a Cape Cod site. The role offers a $750 sign-on bonus and 32 hours per week with on-site duties in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, taking vitals, documenting in the EHR, and supporting patient commmunication with the care team. Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year in patient care preferred.
• Licenses: BLS, CMA, Nursing Assistant certifications preferred.
• Knowledge/Abilities: strong patient/customer service, ability to lift up to 35 lbs, proficient with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under supervision.
• Take vitals and document in the EHR.
• Assist with admissions and discharges as needed.
• Maintain clean and stocked patient rooms and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

EMR / EHR

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Health Records (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.

This part-time, 32-hour Patient Care Assistant position offers a $750.00 sign-on bonus.

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.

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. • Assists 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. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS] - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing 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.
• Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Physical Requirements

• Standing (34-66%)
• Walking (34-66%)
• Sitting (3-33%)
• Lifting (34-66%) – 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying (34-66%) – 20lbs-35lbs
• Pushing (3-33%)
• Pulling (3-33%)
• Climbing (Rarely – Less than 2%)
• Balancing (34-66%)
• Stooping (3-33%)
• Kneeling (3-33%)
• Crouching (3-33%)
• Crawling (Rarely – Less than 2%)
• Reaching (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) (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

3 At Mass General Brigham

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1500 Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Competency Framework

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Company Culture

Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.