Patient Care Assistant Oncology BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a patient care assistant to support licensed staff in daily patient care. The role includes helping patients with activities of daily living, measuring vital signs, and maintaining accurate documentation in the medical record.

This onsite position requires compassion and teamwork to ensure high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, assisting with hygiene, mobility, and basic care tasks, and promptly

Competenze

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care 1–2 years preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and assist with patient mobility.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Mansioni

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Helps patients with bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding as needed.
• Assists with turning and repositioning in bed and transfers to wheelchairs.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Conoscenze

Strong patient service skills

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Electronic medical records proficiency

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to follow instructions

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Summary

Job 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 Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing 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.

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

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EEO Statement

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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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