Patient Care Associate | Medical Unit | MGH

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Job Summary
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


The RACU/General Medicine is an eighteen-bed unit crafted for the care of patients requiring focused pulmonary care and the care of patients with general medical diagnoses. This role will float between Bigelow 9 General Medicine and Bigelow 13 RACU, providing clinical support based on unit needs.

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.

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 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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range
$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade
3

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