PCA Co-Op

Summary
Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

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.


-Assists 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.

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
Experience
Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
- Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
- Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
- Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.