Patient Care Assistant Oncology Float Pool BWH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed personnel in daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and ensure comfort for patients at The Brigham and Women's Hospital. The role requires compassionate interaction with patients and families, adherence to medical documentation, and reliable teamwork.

The position includes assisting with hygiene, mobility, and feeding, with shifts that may include off-shift hours and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy.
• Complete documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interact with patients and their families effectively.
• Assist with basic hygiene tasks (bathing, dressing, toilet assistance, feeding).
• Assist patients with repositioning in bed and transfers to wheelchairs as needed.
• Report health concerns to nurses promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Lifting 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Site

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

About Mass General Brigham

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.

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

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred

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

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.

Scheduling Requirements

Ability to complete a minimum of 250 hours within 12 months with the expectation that 50% will be considered "off-shift" (nights/weekends)

Expectation to work one winter and one summer holiday/year

Job Details

• Remote Type
• Onsite
• Work Location
• 75 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 0
• Employee Type
• Per Diem
• Work Shift
• Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range
• $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
• Grade
• 3

Base Pay

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

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.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is compri