Patient Care Assistant / 36 HR / Night / 10A

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Boston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living tasks and perform vital sign checks. The role requires strong customer service skills and offers a sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. Join a dedicated team focused on exceptional patient care and community service.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $750

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in patient or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Performs vital signs and documents in medical records.
• Interacts effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Ability to Follow Instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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.

Sign-on Bonus: A $750.00 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Assists with turning and repositioning patients and moving them between bed and wheelchair.
• Listens to health concerns and reports them to nurses.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

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

Licenses and Credentials: BLS certification, CMA certification, EMT certification, LNA certification (various issuers preferred).

Experience: 1-2 years in patient or elder care preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow instructions, knowledge of medical terminology, strong customer service skills, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, proficient with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details

Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, foot use, vision, talking, hearing.

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

EEO Statement: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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 protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642 for accommodations.

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