Patient Care Assistant Neuro-BWH in London

Site: The Brigham and Women\’s Hospital, Inc.

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.

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

Job Summary

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
Summary
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.
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.
-Assist 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 Certification) – Data Conversion – Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) – Data Conversion – Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (Massachusetts) – Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) – New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
– Knowledge of medical terminology.
– Strong patient/customer service skills.
– Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
– Proficient computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$ $26.06/Hourly

Grade

3At 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