Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Neurosciences | MGH

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The Neuroscience unit is seeking a Patient Care Assistant with Day and Evening shift availability and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Lunder 7 is a 32- bed unit that regularly admits patients with strokes head and spinal trauma as well as general neuromedical and neurosurgical patients. The nursing staff is highly regarded by physicians and other interdisciplinary colleagues for their clinical expertise in caring for patients at every point on the adult healthcare continuum by providing holistic complex and compassionate care.

Clinical experienced applicants preferred for this opportunity. Only full-time applicants will be highly considered for this role.

Schedule:
Days (7am-7pm 7am-3pm) and Evenings (3pm-11pm)
(2) 8 hours and (2) 12 hour per week
Mandatory weekend shifts every other month. Rotating holidays.

What do we have to Offer*
*Weekly pay
*Medical Dental and Vision insurance.
*Tuition Reimbursement.
*Shift differential for evening nights and weekends.
*Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
*Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
*Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
*Employee Perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

$750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

Job Summary

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.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic 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 preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferredKnowledge 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.

Onsite

45 Fruit Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade

3

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