Patient Care Assistant | Post Partum | MGH
Job Location:
Boston, NH - USA
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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
A $750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into our PCA positionsSchedule:
Days (7am-3pm7am-7pm) Evening (3pm-11pm) and Nights (7pm-7am 11pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.
Holiday rotating schedule.
The Post Partum unit (Blake 13) is seeking a full time 40 hours PCA for rotating day and evening shifts including rotating weekend and holiday requirements.
Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview.
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred
What We Offer
Weekly pay
Medical dental and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Shift differentials for evenings 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 including discounts on tickets passes and more
Membership to the MGB Fitness Center
Position Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe compassionate and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing dressing feeding and mobility support while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs obtaining EKGs drawing blood and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes
Essential Functions
Performs vital signs weights/heights intake and output measurements accurately and within established timeframes and/or as requested
Completes all required documentation in the medical record
Interact effectively with patients and families
Assists patients with activities of daily living including bathing dressing feeding and toileting
Assist patients with turning repositioning and transferring between bed and wheelchair as needed
Listen to patient concerns and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Licenses and Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic (Massachusetts) preferred
- Nursing Assistant (LNA Massachusetts) preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Strong patient/customer service skills
- Ability to lift to 35 pounds
- Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records efficiently.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$20.58 - $26.58/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
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.
