Patient Care Associate Trainee

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support licensed personnel by assisting patients with daily living activities and basic care. This onsite role involves taking vital signs, documenting in the medical record, and communicating effectively with patients and families as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent (preferred) and uses a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Patient care experience 0–1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and eating.
• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy.
• Completes documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts effectively with patients and families and with the health care team.
• Assists with basic hygiene tasks and mobility as needed.

Skills

Understanding patient care roles

Policy and procedures literacy

Interdisciplinary communication

Clear patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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.

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.
• Assists 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] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience

Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
• Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
• Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
• Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ - $26.58/Hourly

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

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 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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