Patient Care Assistant II: Compassionate Clinical Support

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking support staff to assist registered nurses in clinical settings. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, patient mobility, and ensuring clean, stocked rooms for safe patient care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to perform caregiving tasks with attention to safety and teamwork. BLS is preferred; NH LNA credentials are mentioned for related roles.

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 Certification) - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
• Experience: Healthcare experience 1-2 years required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: multitask, medical terminology, typing, communication, lifting technique

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including vitals, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and clean.
• Performs specimen collection and documents information.
• Retrieve/setup/clean equipment and report malfunctions.
• Document patient information (height, weight, intake/output, glucose).
• Assist with food tray setup and eating as needed.
• Communicate with nursing staff about patient care and condition.
• Receive and direct Medical Staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Multitask

Medical terminology

Typing

Communication

Safe patient handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

No degree substitution allowed

Job description

Mass General Brigham Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking support staff to assist registered nurses in clinical settings. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, patient mobility, and ensuring clean, stocked rooms for safe patient care.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be prepared to perform caregiving tasks with attention to safety and teamwork. BLS is preferred; NH LNA credentials are mentioned for related roles.