Patient Care Assistant (PCA/CNA) - 32 Hour Day Shift

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients in daily activities such as hygiene and vital signs monitoring. The role requires a High School Diploma and preferred certifications in basic life support and medical assistance. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and 1-2 years of relevant experience. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic team dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in patient or elder care preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living like bathing and dressing.
• Performs vital signs, documentation in the medical record.
• Interacts effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic medical records

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.

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 basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
- Assists with repositioning patients in bed and transferring between bed and wheelchair.
- Listens to patient concerns and reports them to nurses.

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 - preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Massachusetts) - preferred
- Nursing Assistant (LNA) - New Hampshire - preferred
Experience
1-2 years in patient or elder care preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong patient/customer service skills
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Proficient in electronic medical records

Physical Requirements
- Standing frequently (34-66%)
- Walking frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting frequently (34-66%) 35 lbs+ with assistance
- Carrying frequently (34-66%) 20-35 lbs
- Pushing occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing rarely (<2%)
- Balancing frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling rarely (<2%)
- Reaching frequently (34-66%)
- Handling frequently (34-66%)
- Fingering frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling constantly (67-100%)
- Foot use rarely (<2%)
- Vision (far and near) constantly (67-100%)
- Talking constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing constantly (67-100%)

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation 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 protected status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process, and to perform essential job functions.