Night Shift Patient Care Aide - Oncology Support

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with basic tasks during overnight shifts on site. Under licensed supervision, you will document in the EMR and help with turning and repositioning while communicating health concerns to nurses.

Requires compassion, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and strong patient service skills.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred; experience not a substitute.
• Licenses/Credentials: BLS preferred; Nursing Assistant/PCT certifications preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year in patient care/elder care preferred.
• Skills: basic medical terminology, strong patient service, and ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and basic hygiene tasks.
• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes/outputs with accuracy.
• Complete documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Interact effectively with patients and families; report concerns to nurses.
• Assist with turning and repositioning; help patients move to a wheelchair.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Customer service

Light lifting

EMR proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, monitor vitals, and assist with basic tasks during overnight shifts on site. Under licensed supervision, you will document in the EMR and help with turning and repositioning while communicating health concerns to nurses.

Requires compassion, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, and strong patient service skills.