Patient Care Assistant BWH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care on-site at 75 Francis Street. The role involves performing vital signs, documenting in medical records, and assisting with daily living activities and hygiene.

You will also help with turning and repositioning patients and communicating health concerns to nursing staff. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of healthcare experience or equivalent, with strong communication skills and the ability to multitask under pressure.

Competenze

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of healthcare experience required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to lift and transport patients safely.

Mansioni

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Assist with basic hygiene tasks including bathing and dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Turn and reposition patients; move between bed and wheelchair as needed.
• Listen to health concerns and report to nurses.

Conoscenze

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Typing

Interpersonal skills

Safe patient handling

Formazione

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

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 SummarySummaryWorking 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? YesEssential 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 Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred Experience Healthcare experience 1-2 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to multitask and handle stress crisis situations effectively. - Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required. - Demonstrated typing skills and computer experience required. - Good interpersonal, organizational, and oral and written communication skills required. - Ability to lift and transport patients using the appropriate physical technique in a safe manner for the patient and self according to Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours36Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$20.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade3At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 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 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.