Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Neurosciences | MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to assist patients with daily living activities in the Neuroscience unit. The role involves monitoring vital signs and providing basic hygiene support. Candidates must possess strong patient service skills and preferably have experience in patient care. This full-time position requires rotating weekend and holiday coverage, and a sign-on bonus is offered.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass

Hospital paid retirement plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in patient care/elder care preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Perform vital signs and document in the medical record.
• Help patients with basic hygiene tasks.

Skills

Patient/customer service skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions

Knowledge of medical terminology

Proficient computer skills with electronic medical records

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care.

The Neuroscience unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant, with Day and Evening shift availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Lunder 7 is a 32-bed unit that regularly admits patients with strokes, head and spinal trauma, as well as general neuromedical and neurosurgical patients.

Clinical experienced applicants preferred for this opportunity. Only full-time applicants will be highly considered for this role.

Schedule:

• Days (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm) and Evenings (3pm-11pm)
• (2) 8 hours and (2) 12 hour per week
• Mandatory weekend shifts every other month. Rotating holidays.

What do we have to Offer?

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

$750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

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.

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. Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

EEO Statement

The General Hospital Corporation 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.