Patient Care Associate 32 hours nights

Mass General Brigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Newton-Wellesley Hospital site seeks a patient-care assistant to support daily living activities and vital signs under licensed personnel. This on-site role involves documenting in EMR, interacting with patients and families, and assisting with mobility and care tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; BLS, CMA, EMT-P, and LNA credentials are preferred/required as listed. This position offers a $750 sign-on bonus and a night shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Skills: strong communication and patient-care abilities
• Knowledge of electronic medical records is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration)
• Complete documentation in the medical record as required
• Interact professionally with patients and families
• Assist with turning and repositioning patients and help transfers between bed and wheelchair

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

$750.00 Sign-On Bonus

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 Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - /

Grade

3

At 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

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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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