Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Tenet Healthcare; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Career development opportunities

HSAs & FSAs

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Long term care insurance

Elder & childcare benefits

Auto & home insurance

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking compassionate care assistants to support patient comfort and personal hygiene in Framingham, with positions available for various shifts. Required qualifications include a high school diploma, CPR certification, and a CNA or PCA license. The role involves assisting nursing staff with vital signs, serving food trays, and ensuring cleanliness. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while enjoying competitive benefits including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must assist nursing service personnel in various patient care activities.
• Knowledge of procedures in caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.
• Requires CPR certification and either CNA, home health, or PCA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene and comfort of patients.
• Take vital signs and change bed linens.
• Serve and collect food trays while ensuring nourishment.
• Shift flexibility across Framingham and Natick facilities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal hygiene assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Patient comfort

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Metrowest Medical Center - Consolidated, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America’s 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process

Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

Position Summary

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Full Time and Part Time positions available for Days, Nights, and Evening shifts within departments across the facilities in Framingham and in Natick.

Education

Required: High school diploma or GED.

Certifications

Required: CPR. Required: CNA license, home health certification, or PCA certification

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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