Patient Care Assistant Med. Surg. BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$750 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Boston seeks a Patient Care Assistant to assist with daily living activities and perform vital signs. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and ideally 1-2 years of experience in patient care. Preferred certifications include BLS and any relevant medical assistant credentials. This role provides significant interaction with patients and requires strong customer service skills. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) is preferred.
• Certifications as Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Help patients with hygiene tasks such as bathing and dressing.
• Assist patients in turning, repositioning, and moving.

Skills

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 computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Summary

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.

Patient Care Requirement: Yes

Benefits

A $750.00 sign‑on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

Essential 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.
• Assists 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 reports those concerns to the nurses.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Experience in lieu of degree accepted: No.

Licenses and Credentials

Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) – preferred. Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) – preferred. Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (Massachusetts) – preferred. Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) – preferred.

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.