Patient Care Assistant Shapiro 6W BWH

Mass General Brigham Incorporated.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,099 - 35,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $750

Competitive pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Boston is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to assist patients with daily living activities and perform essential tasks such as monitoring vital signs. The role involves effective communication with patients and families, ensuring accurate documentation in medical records, and reporting health concerns to nursing staff. This position offers a sign-on bonus of $750 for eligible candidates, competitive pay, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Assists patients with daily living tasks.
• Performs vital signs and documents accurately.
• Communicates effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Document medical records as required.
• Report patient health concerns to nurses.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Vital Signs

Job description

You may choose to display a cookie banner on the external site. You must specify the message in the cookie banner and may add a link to a relevant policy. If you are unfamiliar with these requirements, please seek the advice of legal counsel. )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.A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.**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. 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****Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**70 Francis Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**36**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Night (United States of America)**Pay Range**$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. 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