Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program Brigham PCA Academy
Job Location:
Boston, MA - 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 $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Brigham PCA Academy
FREE Patient Care Associate (PCA) Training and Employment Program
Are you interested in launching a meaningful career as a Patient Care Associate at Brigham and Womens Hospital Join our paid PCA Trainee Program on September 21st 2026.
Interviews will be held onsite on April 30th 11:30 to 3:30pm.
Paid Training Program begins: Monday June 8th 2026
Must be able to commit to the entire duration of the training program without scheduling conflicts
Must be seeking 24 hours or more
The training program is paid no childcare provided
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse the PCA will:
Aid in activities of daily living (personal hygiene/grooming bathing toileting dressing feeding turning/repositioning sanitizing areas and equipment etc.)
Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for patients
Document aspects of care on approved forms/electronic medical records
Obtain and record vital signs
Collect specimen
Respond to patient and family requests
Assist with equipment preparation
Support an efficient operation of the unit and remotely monitor the safety of multiple patients at a time utilizing a continuous virtual monitoring system
This training program includes:
Weeks 1-2 BWH orientation and PCA Training at the Center of Nursing Excellence at One Brigham Circle in Boston
Weeks 3- 6 - In person unit based skills/clinical training
Employment as a Patient Care Associate at BWH immediately
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 - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician National Certification - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant LNA - New Hampshire - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly
Remote Type
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$20.58 - /HourlyGrade
3EEO Statement:
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.
