Patient Care Associate | GYN | MGH

Patient Care Associate

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.

Does this position require patient care? Yes

Essential functions:

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake, and output measurements accurately and within established timeframes and/or as requested
• Completes all required documentation in the medical record
• Interact effectively with patients and families
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
• Assist patients with turning, repositioning, and transferring between bed and wheelchair as needed
• Listen to patient concerns and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician Basic (Massachusetts) preferred
• Nursing Assistant (LNA Massachusetts) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong patient/customer service skills
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds
• Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records efficiently.

Additional job details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Employee Type: Per Diem

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

At 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.

EEO Statement:

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.