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Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Acute Medical | MGH
Mass General BrighamUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Nov 2025
About the role
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
The medical acute care unit has twenty-five-beds for patients, and is located in Boston, MA. A majority of patients are admitted directly from the Emergency Department and have single or multi-system problems including, but not exclusively, alterations in gas exchange, airway clearance, cardiac function, renal function, nutrition, hepatic function, skin integrity and mental states.
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
-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>
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
The medical acute care unit has twenty-five-beds for patients, and is located in Boston, MA. A majority of patients are admitted directly from the Emergency Department and have single or multi-system problems including, but not exclusively, alterations in gas exchange, airway clearance, cardiac function, renal function, nutrition, hepatic function, skin integrity and mental states.
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<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
55 Fruit Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
36
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
- /
Grade
3
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