Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Emergency Department | MGH

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The Emergency Department is a Level I Adult Pediatric and Burn Trauma Center. It spans the ground floor of 3 buildings and is divided into several areas including pediatric and psychiatric areas.

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA) will assist the RNs in the Emergency Department (ED) with a variety of functions including phlebotomy and EKGs transport patients check rooms and equipment assist patients with dressing and feeding and some clerical functions. Our Patient Care Assistant team prides themselves in responding to patient requests in a timely manner safeguarding patient confidentiality monitoring patient safety and always communicating in a respectful manner.


Schedule

Days (7am-7pm)
Nights (7pm-7am)
Weekend shifts every month and rotating holiday schedule.


What do we have to offer

Weekly pay

Shift differential for evening nights and weekends

Full comprehensive benefits packet inclusive of travel discounts MBTA subsidy and health savings for all part-time and full-time offers.

Employee Perks Weekly pay and 401K

Job Summary

Summary
Working under the direction of licensed personnel assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing dressing and eating.

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.

-Assists 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 - Generic - HR Only preferredExperiencePatient Care Experience 0-1 year preferredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities. - Understands hospital division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care. - Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team. - Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.

Onsite

267 Charles Street

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Per Diem

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade

3

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