Patient Care Assistant | Acute Medical unit | MGH

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Bigelow 7 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day shift schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays.

The adult general medicine inpatient unit has eighteen-beds for patients, and is located in Boston, MA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill and Level 1 Trauma patients from the emergency and intensive care units. The patient population on this unit includes a diverse mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care.

Schedule
Days ( 7am-7:30pm)
Must be able to provide coverage on the Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
Weekend shift scheduled every month

Applicants for this position must be able to provide ample shifts availability for this opportunity.

What do we have to Offer*?
*Weekly Pay
*Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
*Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
*Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

$750 Sign on Bonus to applicable hires 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

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

90 Blossom Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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