Patient Care Assistant | General Medicine unit | MGH

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Phillips 21 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) with Day and Night availability to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

The General Medicine unit is a twenty-bed medical unit located in Boston MA. The unit is committed to delivering high quality patient care that is focused on the unique individualized needs of patients with a wide variety of acute medical illnesses and chronic diseases. The 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. Only applicants seeking per diem employment will be strongly considered for this role.

Schedule:
Days (7am-3pm7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am 11pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.
Holiday rotating schedule.

What do we have to Offer*
* Weekly Pay
*Shift differential for evening nights and weekends.
*MGB Shuttle service
*Employee Perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events

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 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 as needed.

-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 effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.

-Fosters a positive collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

EducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support BLS - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Onsite

267 Charles Street

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Per Diem

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3

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