Patient Care Assistant | Central Resources Team | MGH

A $750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into our PCA positions. Schedule * Days: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM / 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM * Evenings: 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM * Nights: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM / 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM * Mandatory weekend shifts every month * Rotating holiday schedule. Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred What We Offer * Weekly pay * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Tuition reimbursement * Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends * Generous paid time off * Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) * Resources for childcare and emergency backup care * Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan * Employee perks, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more * Membership to the MGB Fitness Center Position Summary 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. 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. The General Hospital Corporation 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.