Patient Care Associate Trainee

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities at 90 Blossom Street, Boston. Under licensed personnel, you will help with bathing, dressing, eating, and basic hygiene while ensuring safety and dignity.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, documenting in the medical record, communicating with the care team, and turning or repositioning patients as needed. BLS is preferred; prior patient care experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 0-1 year patient care experience preferred.
• BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes and outputs with accuracy within established timeframes.
• Completes documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, toilet, and feeding as needed.
• Assists with turning and repositioning in bed and moving to a wheelchair if needed.
• Reports health concerns to the nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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

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)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3At

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

1200 The General Hospital Corporation 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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