Patient Care Assistant BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed personnel and assist patients with daily living activities. The role involves vital signs, documentation, and patient interactions on a night shift at 75 Francis Street.

Preferred candidates have a high school diploma, basic life support certification, and experience in patient care or elder care. The position is onsite with a 40-hour weekly schedule and a pay range of $20.58–$26.58 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficient in electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living under supervision.
• Take vital signs, monitor intake/output.
• Document patient information in medical records.
• Assist with hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Documentation in EMR

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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.

Job Summary

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

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 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.

Qualifications

Education

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 Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Night (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

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 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.

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