Patient Care Assistant

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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. 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****Additional Job Details (if applicable)****Physical Requirements**- Standing Frequently (34-66%)- Walking Frequently (34-66%)- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)- Talking Constantly (67-100%)- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)**Remote Type**Onsite**Work Location**70 Francis Street**Scheduled Weekly Hours**36**Employee Type**Regular**Work Shift**Night (United States of America)**Pay Range**$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly**Grade**3At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.**EEO Statement:**The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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