Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Neurology | MGH

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Lunder 8 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA), with Day and Night availability, and to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Neurology is a thirty-two-bed adult inpatient neuroscience unit that cares for a diverse patient population, including those with neuro-medical and neurosurgical conditions. Our nursing staff is highly respected for their clinical expertise and compassionate care for patients with neuro-oncology and epilepsy-monitored needs.

Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours employment will be strongly considered for an interview.

Schedule:
Day (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm) and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
(4) Shifts per week
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.

What do we have to Offer*?
*Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
*Tuition Reimbursement.
*Weekly Pay
*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 applicable hires.
Referral Bonus position

 

Job Summary

Summary<br>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.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested. <br>
-Completes all documentation in the medical record as required. <br>
-Interacts with patients and their families effectively. <br>
-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. <br>
-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. <br>
-Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses. <br>

 

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

267 Charles Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

 

Grade

3

 

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