Patient Care Assistant Medical Surg. BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is hiring a Patient Care Assistant in Boston to support daily living activities and monitor vital signs under licensed staff guidance. The position emphasizes accurate documentation and compassionate patient interaction.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, meals, and mobility, while maintaining EMR entries and reporting concerns to nurses. Onsite work with a $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS - Generic - HR Only preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant / Nursing Assistant certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care 0-1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take vital signs and document data accurately.
• Assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, feeding).
• Assist with turning/repositioning and transfers.
• Document in the medical record.
• Interact with patients and families professionally.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Computer skills

Lifting 35 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Job Summary

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

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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

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.
• 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.

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] - 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 preferred
• Experience Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details

• Remote Type: Onsite
• Work Location: 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade: 3

Benefits

• competitive base pay
• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions
• support your professional growth

EEO Statement

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.

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