Patient Care Assistant (PCA) Specialty MEE
Boston, NH - USA
Job Summary
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
SummaryWorking 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
Work Location
Pay Range
- /HourlyGrade
3EEO 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.