Patient Enrichment Assistant

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation in Boston seeks a compassionate role that supports patients with direct care and non-clinical duties. You will interact with patients, answer call lights, assist with meals, and help gather belongings while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to enhance quality of life.

The position emphasizes empathy, effective communication, and organizational skills to manage patient needs and activities throughout the shift.

Formación

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage patients in activities that promote emotional and social well-being.
• Empathy and patience when working with patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and support staff.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient needs.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with room preparation for new admissions.
• Store patient supplies and equipment per infection control and safety policies.
• Monitor patients at risk for safety issues.
• Assist patients with non-clinical needs such as meal assistance and companionship.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to identify patient needs and preferences for enrichment activities.
• Engage patients in recreational activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Support emotional and social needs with active listening and positive interaction.
• Assist with setup and facilitation of events or programs for patients.
• Communicate regularly with family members and visitors to enhance patient experiences.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal communication

Patient engagement

Empathy

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Educación

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Site:

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationMass 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

The role functions as a support to staff who provide direct care to patients, including clinical support duties and non-clinical duties. Performs duties assigned by clinical and administrative leadership. The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to maximize the quality of life for the residents. The position interacts with patients by answering call lights, distributing water and food, gathering belongings, and other assigned duties.

Essential Functions

• Room preparation assistance is provided in anticipation of new admission.


• Patient supplies and equipment are stored in accordance with infection control and safety policies.


• Patients at risk for safety issues are monitored per established guidelines.


• Assists patients with non-clinical needs, such as meal assistance, and companionship.


• Collaborates with nursing staff to identify patient needs and preferences for enrichment activities.


• Engages patients in recreational activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.


• Supports the emotional and social needs of patients by providing a listening ear and positive interaction.


• Assists with the setup and facilitation of special events or programs for patients.


• Communicates regularly with family members and visitors to enhance patient experiences.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Experience

Experience in a healthcare, caregiver, recreational therapy setting, or related work 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to engage patients in activities that promote emotional and social well-being.


• Empathy and patience in working with patients from diverse backgrounds.


• Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and support staff.


• Organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient needs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)


• Walking Frequently (34-66%)


• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)


• Lifting Frequently (34-66%)


• Carrying Frequently (34-66%)


• 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

300 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly

Grade

2At Mass General Brigham

EEO Statement: 1400

The Spaulding Rehabilitation 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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