Patient Care Assistant I

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). The role supports patient daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and collaborates with licensed personnel in a high‑quality rehabilitation setting.

A $750 sign-on bonus is offered, with pathways for mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and career growth. You will assist with bathing, dressing, eating, and basic hygiene, while documenting care and communicating concerns to nurses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor?s level education not required beyond high school; relevant coursework helpful.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Proficient with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, BP, pulse, respiration).
• Complete documentation in the medical record.
• Interact with patients and families effectively.
• Help with hygiene tasks and mobility (turning, repositioning).
• Report health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Patient service

Safety lifting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We're offering a $750 sign-on bonus to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.

Join Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, one of the nation's premier rehabilitation hospitals and a recognized leader in patient recovery, innovation, and compassionate care. As part of the Mass General Brigham system, Spaulding is known for its commitment to clinical excellence, groundbreaking rehabilitation research, and outstanding patient outcomes.

As a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day, helping patients regain independence and achieve their recovery goals. You'll work alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development. Whether you're beginning your healthcare career or looking to advance within a world‑class organization, Spaulding offers opportunities for growth through hands‑on experience, mentorship, tuition reimbursement, and pathways into nursing and other clinical careers.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Does this position require Patient Care? Yes-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)

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs


• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)


• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)


• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)


• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)


• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)


• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)


• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)


• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)


• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)


• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)


• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)


• Talking Constantly (67-100%)


• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


• Remote Type Onsite


• Work Location 300 First Avenue


• Scheduled Weekly Hours 36


• Employee Type Regular


• Work Shift Night (United States of America)


• Pay Range $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly


• Grade 3

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.

EEO Statement

1400 The Spaulding Rehabilitation 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. 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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