Night-Shift Patient Care Assistant: Vital Signs & Comfort

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking an on-site Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, measure vital signs, and document care in the medical record.

Under supervision of licensed staff, you will assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, and feeding, while communicating health concerns to nurses. This role requires strong patient service skills and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds with proper technique.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care or elder care preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Helps turn and reposition patients and assist with transfers.
• Reports health concerns to nurses promptly.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Patient interaction

Mobility assistance

Lifting 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR/EHR literacy

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking an on-site Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities, measure vital signs, and document care in the medical record.

Under supervision of licensed staff, you will assist with bathing, dressing, mobility, and feeding, while communicating health concerns to nurses. This role requires strong patient service skills and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds with proper technique.