Patient Care Associate | Care & Vital Signs Support

The General Hospital Corporation; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities for patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance. The role requires documenting vital signs, assisting with basic medical tasks, and communicating health concerns to licensed staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, helping with hygiene, and ensuring accurate entry into electronic medical records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS, CMA, EMT-M certifications preferred.
• Experience in patient care helpful but not required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desired.
• Strong patient and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes/outputs with accuracy and timeliness.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Assists with hygiene tasks, bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding as needed.
• Helps turn and reposition patients and assists movement between bed and wheelchair.
• Reports health concerns observed to the nurses in charge.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Medical terminology

EMR proficiency

Lifting up to 35 lbs

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

BLS Certification

Certified Medical Assistant Certification

Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (MA) preferred

Nursing Assistant (NH) preferred

Job description

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support daily living activities for patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility assistance. The role requires documenting vital signs, assisting with basic medical tasks, and communicating health concerns to licensed staff.

Responsibilities include monitoring patients, helping with hygiene, and ensuring accurate entry into electronic medical records.