Patient Care Assistant | MGH-Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Department

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

6d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Assistant–Thoracic/Vascular Surgery step down unit - Ellison 19 Ellison 19 is a thirty-bed unit committed to the care of patients recovering from Thoracic/Vascular Surgery. The patient population on this unit requires complex nursing care. Schedule - (3) 12 -hour shifts OR (3) 8-hour shift and (1) 12-hour shift - Day (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm), and Night (11pm-7am, 7pm-7am) - 36 hours per week - Rotational holiday and weekend schedule 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

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED