Rotating Patient Care Assistant: Day/Night Shifts Benefits

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Shift differential

Paid time off

MBTA pass

Childcare resources

Retirement plan

Fitness center membership

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with day and night availability to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage in a 25-bed acute care unit. The role includes vital signs, EKGs, patient transport, and basic care under RN supervision.

Onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with a rotating schedule and weekend/holiday coverage as needed. Salary is paid weekly with benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Experience in patient care/elder care is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties including vital signs, EKGs, bathing and basic sanitary needs.
• Assist RNs and physicians with exams and treatments.
• Document height, weight, intake/output, and glucose in the EHR.
• Assist with meal setup and feeding as needed.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, cleaned, and prepared.
• Retrieve and set up equipment, report malfunctions.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
• Help orient new PCA team members.
• Communicate with nursing staff regarding patient care.
• Foster a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Patient/customer service

Medical terminology

Lift 35 lbs

EMR proficiency

Instruction following

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA seeks a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with day and night availability to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage in a 25-bed acute care unit. The role includes vital signs, EKGs, patient transport, and basic care under RN supervision.

Onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with a rotating schedule and weekend/holiday coverage as needed. Salary is paid weekly with benefits including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and retirement options.