Patient Care Assistant Float Pool

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

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff by helping patients with daily living activities, taking vitals, and recording data in the medical record.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, CMA or EMT credentials, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Evening shifts, 40 hours per week with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Licenses: BLS Certification, CMA or EMT preferred.
• MA state credentialing preferred for EMS/paramedic and LNA in NH.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living.
• Takes vital signs, weights/heights, and monitors inputs/outputs.
• Documents in the medical record accurately and timely.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Reports health concerns to nurses and supports safety.

Skills

Patient care

Strong customer service

Documentation

EMR proficiency

Vital signs

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (MA)

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - NH

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Site

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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
• Licenses and Credentials Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience

• 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type OnsiteWork Location 75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 40Employee Type RegularWork Shift Evening (United States of America) Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/HourlyGrade 3

Benefits

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.

Pay

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

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.

Competency Framework

At 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.