Patient Care Assistant I

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Sur place; USD 29 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Sign-on bonus $750

Onsite in Boston

Résumé du poste

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. in Boston, MA seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff by helping with daily living activities, vital signs, and basic hygiene tasks.

This onsite role offers a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and a rotating schedule. Responsibilities include accurate documentation in the medical record, assisting with turning and repositioning, reporting health concerns to nurses, and providing compassionate patient interactions while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in lieu of degree not accepted.
• BLS certification preferred; CMA or Nursing Assistant certificates preferred.

Responsabilités

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake and output.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with basic hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Assists with turning/repositioning and moving between bed and wheelchair.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Connaissances

Vital signs

Documentation

Patient interaction

Lifting up to 35 pounds

EMR / Computer skills

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Outils

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Description du poste

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 SummaryA $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.SummaryWorking 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.QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsBasic 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 preferredExperience1 year recent Obstetrical PCA experience 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 TypeOnsiteWork Location45 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours24Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftRotating (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.