Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Acute Medical | MGH

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White 11 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day and Night schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays.

The medical unit, part of the teaching service at MGH, is a twenty-four bed acute unit, located in the historic White Building in Boston, MA. The patients on this unit represent a vast adult population with a wide range of complex medical problems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, psychosocial and infectious disease. Collaboration with all health care workers across disciplines is fundamental to our care on White 11.


Schedule:
Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.

What do we have to Offer*?
*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

$750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

 

Job Summary

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.

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.

 

Qualifications

Job Description

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 Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years 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

55 Fruit Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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, a