Patient Care Associate Oncology Float Pool BWH

Job Summary A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. 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 reports those concerns to the nurses. Qualifications 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; Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) - Generic - HR Only preferred; Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician (National Certification) - Generic - HR Only 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records. Additional Job Details Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America) Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade: 3 Benefits In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable. EEO Statement 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr