Patient Care Assistant I
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
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- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- night
Work Shift Night (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school', 'professional certificate']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Written and oral instruction comprehensionrequired
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
from the posting - Medical terminologyrequired
Knowledge of medical terminology
from the posting - Patient/customer service skillsrequired
Strong patient/customer service skills
from the posting - Physical strength (lifting 35 pounds)required
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
from the posting - Electronic medical records (EHR) proficiencyrequired
Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records
from the posting - High School Diploma or Equivalentpreferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
from the posting - Basic Life Support (BLS)preferred
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred
from the posting - Certified Medical Assistantpreferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
from the posting - Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician certificationpreferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
from the posting - Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) - New Hampshirepreferred
Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
from the posting - Patient care/elder care experiencepreferred
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
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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<br>Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. <br>-Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). <br>
-Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed. <br>
-Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. <br>
-Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. <br>
-Assists with admitting and discharging patients. <br>
-Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed. <br>
-Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively <br>
-Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition. <br>
-Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth. <br>
Qualifications
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Physical Requirements
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Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$ - $26.58/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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