Patient Care Associate Needham 3

Mount Auburn Hospital; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Cambridge is seeking a Patient Care Associate to assist with daily living activities, monitor patient status, and support healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in basic nursing skills. This full-time role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills and offers an opportunity to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in basic nursing skills preferred.
• Good oral communication skills to ensure accurate transfer of information.
• Able to acquire technical knowledge through education and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living such as hygiene and nutrition.
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient data.
• Perform phlebotomy and EKGs, apply Holter monitors.

Skills

Basic nursing skills

Oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Patient Care Associate Needham 3

Job Description

• Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety.
• Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data.
• Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments.
• Performs phlebotomy and EKGs, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens.
• Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues.
• Transports discharged patients.
• Participates in patient care rounds.
• Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed.
• Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate.
• Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair.
• Maintain unit competencies.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience in basic nursing skills preferred.
• Able to acquire through educational programs and on the job training, technical knowledge related to the position.
• Good oral communication skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information, and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff members.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care