Patient Care Associate - Float Pool

Partner's Healthcare; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Bonuses as applicable

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support licensed staff in daily living activities for patients at our Massachusetts facilities. You will assist with bathing, dressing, eating, vital signs, and basic health checks, including phlebotomy support as needed.

You will document findings in the Electronic Health Record, maintain clean patient areas, and assist with admissions and discharges.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Licenses: BLS preferred; CMA or Nursing Assistant certifications preferred.
• Experience: 0-1 year in patient care or elder care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Take and document vital signs, temperature, and basic health observations.
• Assist with phlebotomy and support RNs/physicians during examinations.
• Document in the EHR accurately and promptly.
• Maintain clean, stocked patient rooms and assist with admissions/discharges.

Skills

Patient care

Medical terminology

Customer service

Lift up to 35 pounds

EMR familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Site: North Shore Medical Center, 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

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

• Essential Functions-Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• -Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• -Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• -Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• -Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• -Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• -Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• -Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively
• -Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• -Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No
• Licenses and CredentialsBasic 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
• ExperienceExperience 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

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 OnsiteWork Location 81 Highland AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours 32Employee Type RegularWork Shift Evening (United States of America) Pay Range $20.58 - $25.28/HourlyGrade 3

Compensation & Benefits

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.

• comprehensive benefits
• career advancement opportunities
• differentials
• premiums and bonuses as applicable
• recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth

3200 North Shore Medical Center, 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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The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.

These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.