4 Usen Patient Care Associate Co-Op
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
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.
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.<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. <br>
-This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed and feeding them. <br>
-Assists 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
Experience
Patient Care Experience 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands his/her role in relation to providing patient care activities.
- Understands hospital, division and unit policies and procedures and utilizes these in providing care.
- Communicates effectively with the staff and all members of interdisciplinary health care team.
- Communicates effectively with patients/significant others in providing patient care.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
2014 Washington Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$17.71 - $25.28/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national orApply for this role
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