Patient Care Assistant | Neuroscience Unit | MGH

Mass General Brigham Patient Care Assistant

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The neuroscience unit is seeking a patient care assistant, with day, and night shift availability, and to provide coverage on rotating weekends. Lunder 7 is a 32-bed unit that regularly admits patients with strokes, head and spinal trauma, as well as general neuromedical and neurosurgical patients. The nursing staff is highly regarded by physicians and other interdisciplinary colleagues for their clinical expertise in caring for patients at every point on the adult healthcare continuum by providing holistic, complex, and compassionate care. Ideal applicants considered for this opportunity should be able to provide full-time coverage, including weekends.

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)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
• Membership to MGB Fitness Center

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 patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

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: 45 Fruit Street

Scheduled weekly hours: 36

Employee type: Regular

Work shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay range: $20.58 - $26.58/hourly

Grade: 3

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