Patient Care Assistant II - Vital Signs & Daily Care

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to support daily living activities and basic health monitoring. You will help with bathing, dressing, eating, and vital signs, while documenting in the medical record and communicating patient needs to the clinical team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS/ CMA certifications, and relevant experience in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification required or preferred.
• CMA Certification preferred or required.
• EMT-Paramedic in MA preferred.
• LNA certification preferred in NH.

Responsibilities

• Performs vitals, weights/heights, intakes/outputs with accuracy.
• Completes documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts effectively with patients and families.
• Assists with basic hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, feeding.
• Assists with repositioning, transferring between bed and wheelchair.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Lifting

EMR

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (MA EMS preferred)

Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA NH)

Tools

Healthcare licenses & certifications

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant at Newton-Wellesley Hospital to support daily living activities and basic health monitoring. You will help with bathing, dressing, eating, and vital signs, while documenting in the medical record and communicating patient needs to the clinical team.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS/ CMA certifications, and relevant experience in patient care.