Patient Care Assistant Palliative Care BWH

The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a patient care assistant to support nurses by taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and documenting in the medical record. This role emphasizes patient safety, compassionate care, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent; BLS and nursing/MA certification are preferred. Experience in patient or elder care is valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Licenses/certifications: BLS preferred; nursing assistant or medical assistant credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs and basic measurements with accuracy.
• Completes medical record documentation as required.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Assists with activities of daily living and basic hygiene tasks.
• Assists patient movement and positioning as needed.
• Reports health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Vital signs/assessments

Medical terminology

Patient interaction

Basic computer/EMR

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certified preferred

Nursing/Medical Assistant certification preferred

Job description

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

Job Summary

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 of medical terminology.
• - Strong patient/customer service skills.
• - Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• - Proficient in 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

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (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.

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