Patient Care Assistant (nursing assistant)| MGH-Post Anesthesia Care Unit

A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions
SCHEDULE
-40-hour| Day/Night shift
-(5) 8-hour shifts OR (2) 12-hour shifts & (2) 8-hour shift
-7a -7p, 7a-3p and 7p-7a, 11p-7a
-Require one weekend shift per month -a Saturday or Sunday
The Opportunity: Patient Care Assistant - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
*This unit prefers at least one year of inpatient acute care experience
*This unit prefers you to be licensed or certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT or other critical care training*
*Apply if you are able to work both Day and Night shift*
PACU consists of 111 bays caring for post-op patients recovering from anesthesia before moving to an inpatient unit.


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
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.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support - preferred

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - preferred

Emergency Medical Technician - Basic - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred

Nursing Assistant- Massachusetts Board of Nursing preferred

Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- 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. 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.