Patient Care Assistant (PCA), HBO - MEE

Job Opportunity at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

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Job Summary

A $750.00 Sign on Bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. The Medical unit is seeking a full time PCA to work and support nurses and physicians working in the hyperbaric chambers, providing HBO therapy to patients. This is a full time 36hrs/week position, schedule is Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30pm.

What do we have to Offer?

• Weekly pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends
• Generous paid time off.
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events

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 report those concerns to the nurses.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

• Basic Life Support [BLS]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]

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 (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

243-245 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade

3