Patient Care Assistant Post/Antepartum BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 29.000 - 37.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Sign-on bonus

Zusammenfassung

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is hiring a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff by assisting patients with activities of daily living at 45 Francis Street, Boston. The role requires providing basic patient care, documenting vital signs, and ensuring comfort and safety for patients in a busy hospital setting.

The position emphasizes teamwork with licensed personnel, accuracy in charting, and effective communication with patients and families.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Licenses such as BLS, CMA, CNA preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform vital signs, weights, intakes and outputs with accuracy.
• Complete all documentation in the medical record.
• Interact with patients and families effectively.
• Assist with bathing, dressing, toileting and feeding.
• Help turn and reposition patients and assist with transfers.
• Report health concerns to nurses.

Kenntnisse

Written & oral instructions

Medical terminology

Patient service

Lifting 35 lb

EMR proficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Job Summary

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

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

1 year previous obstetrical PCA experience 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

45 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3At 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.

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