Patient Care Associate 40hr Eves- Tanger 4 West

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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

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.

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

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.

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).

Assists patients with food tray setup eating and feeding if necessary.

Ensures that patient rooms are stocked equipped and cleaned appropriately as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.

Retrieves equipment from other areas sets up equipment cleans equipment between patient use and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.

Assists with admitting and discharging patients.

Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.

Interacts with patients visitors and other care team members effectively

Communicates with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.

Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment promoting teamwork and professional growth.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements

No

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support BLS Certification - Data Conversion - Various Issuers

preferred

Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers

preferred

Emergency Medical Technician EMT License - Generic - HR Only

preferred

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferred

Work Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care

0-1 year

preferred

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

2014 Washington Street

40

Regular

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$17.36 - $24.79/Hourly

Grade

3

At 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 account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed national origin sex age gender identity disability sexual orientation military service genetic information and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

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