Patient Care Assistant Trauma BWH

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 53,073,000 - 68,547,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Inc. is hiring Patient Care Assistants to support patients with daily living activities and clinical tasks. Working under licensed personnel, you will document care, monitor vital signs, and help with mobility and hygiene, ensuring comfort and safety during night shifts.

Qualified applicants typically have a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible new hires in PCA positions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Proficiency with medical terminology and basic computer tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Complete documentation in the medical record accurately.
• Support patients with mobility, repositioning, and basic hygiene tasks.
• Communicate health concerns to licensed personnel promptly.
• Contribute to patient safety and comfort during night shifts.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Medical terminology

EMR awareness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

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. 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

Benefits

• 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

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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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