Patient Care Assistant II — Compassionate Hospital Support

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Patient Care Assistant II at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to perform core PCA duties, including glucose monitoring, EKGs, dressings, and responding to emergencies with CPR/AED skills.

They ensure patient and family-centered care, participate in unit efficiency, and communicate with team members to maintain safety and high-quality care standards.

Qualifications

• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work under RN supervision.
• Strong communication with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with clinical tasks including blood glucose monitoring.
• Perform EKGs and apply simple dressings.
• Respond to medical emergencies using HeartSaver CPR and AED.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with ambulation.
• Communicate with Charge Nurse to coordinate breaks and unit activities.
• Document patient data and maintain accurate patient records.

Job description

The Patient Care Assistant II at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse to perform core PCA duties, including glucose monitoring, EKGs, dressings, and responding to emergencies with CPR/AED skills.

They ensure patient and family-centered care, participate in unit efficiency, and communicate with team members to maintain safety and high-quality care standards.