Patient Care Assistant BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Descripción de la vacante

The Brigham and Women's Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support licensed personnel in delivering essential care at our 75 Francis Street location in Boston, MA. The role is onsite with rotating shifts and a 36-hour work week, offering competitive hourly wages and a clear path to contribute to patient well-being.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma (or equivalent), strong customer service skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and comfort with electronic

Formación

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Take vitals (temp, BP, pulse, respiration) and document in medical records.
• Communicate health concerns to nurses.
• Lift up to 35 pounds and assist patient movement as needed.

Responsabilidades

• Complete documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interact with patients and families effectively.
• Help with basic hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Assist with turning and repositioning in bed and with wheelchair transfer.
• Listen to health concerns and report to nursing staff.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Customer service

Medical terminology

Electronic medical records

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (preferred)

Certified Medical Assistant (preferred)

Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

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.Job SummaryA $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
SummaryWorking 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
Essen
tial 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 a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.
  

QualificationsEducation High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only 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.
Additional Job Details (if Applicable)Remote TypeOnsite
Work Location75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours36
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftRotating (United States of America)
Pay Range$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Grade3
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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.
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