Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Specialty - MEE

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to assist patients with daily living tasks. This role involves performing vital signs, helping with hygiene, and providing essential support to patients and their families. Join a team that values high-performing professionals and contributes to groundbreaking medical discoveries. Experience a rewarding career in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in patient care/elder care preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Performs vital signs and completes documentation in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Customer Service

Medical Terminology

Electronic Medical Records

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated

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

1. Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
2. Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
3. Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
4. Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
5. Assist with repositioning patients in bed and helping them move between bed and wheelchair if needed.
6. Listens to health concerns and reports them to 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, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic, Nursing Assistant (LNA) - preferred based on location

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to follow instructions, knowledge of medical terminology, strong patient/customer service skills, ability to lift up to 35 pounds, proficient with electronic medical records.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected status. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process and employment.