Patient Care Associate/CNA - Pediatrics - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Massachusetts General Hospital as a Patient Care Associate in the Pediatrics department, where you'll support the healthcare team in providing high-quality patient care. This role includes assisting with vital signs, patient transport, and ensuring safety in a compassionate environment. With openings on various shifts and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for individuals eager to make a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends

Full comprehensive benefits packet

Travel discounts

MBTA subsidy

Health savings

Employee perks

Weekly pay

Retirement package

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in clinical patient care.
• Enrolled or certified in relevant medical training programs.
• Ability to assist with daily living needs and respond to patient requests efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living needs and reading vital signs.
• Respond to patient requests and ensure safety and confidentiality.
• Transport patients to various destinations as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Blood drawing

EKGs acquisition

Patient confidentiality

Safety supervision

Patient transport

Education

Nursing Assistant program

Medical Assistant program

Mental Health Technician program

EMT accredited program

Nursing or Pre-Med undergraduate program (with rotations)

Job description

The Opportunity: Patient Care Associate - Pediatrics
Why This Role Is Important?
Under the direction of a registered nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) assists the multi-disciplinary health care team in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. The Pediatric dept. has multiple Openings on both Pediatric floors (Ellison 17 & Ellison 18), all varied shifts (Day/Evening/Night Rotation) primarily Nights and Weekends.

• Required: Must have recent experience, and/or training, in clinical patient care!
• Preferred: Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire, OR
• Candidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at least one semester of patient care rotations completed, at time of hire.

Skills

PCA assists patients with daily living needs, supervising & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and acquiring EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, supervising patient safety, Patient transport to varies destinations, and always presenting in an encouraging manner.

Schedule

Day (7am-3pm / 7am-7pm), Evening (3pm-11pm), and Night (7pm-7am, 11pm-7a) Rotational holiday and weekend schedule

What do we have to offer?

• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Full comprehensive benefits packet, inclusive of travel discounts, MBTA subsidy and health savings.
• Employee Perks, Weekly pay, and retirement package.

Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career.

Our culture is one of teamwork and innovation. We believe that by working together, we can achieve phenomenal things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both expertly and personally.

If you are looking for an ambitious and exciting career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.