Patient Care Assistant | General Medicine unit | MGH

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Phillips 21 is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA), with Day and Night availability, to provide rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

The General Medicine unit is a twenty-bed medical unit located in Boston, MA. The unit is committed to delivering high quality patient care that is focused on the unique, individualized needs of patients with a wide variety of acute medical illnesses and chronic diseases. The staff is highly regarded by physicians and other interdisciplinary colleagues for their clinical expertise in caring for patients at every point on the adult healthcare continuum by providing holistic, complex, and compassionate care. Only applicants seeking per diem employment will be strongly considered for this role.

"Schedule:
Days (7am-3pm7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am)
Mandatory weekend shifts every month.
Holiday rotating schedule."

"What do we have to Offer*?
* Weekly Pay
*Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
*MGB Shuttle service
*Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events"

 

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 patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. <br>
-Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). <br>
-Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed. <br>
-Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. <br>
-Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. <br>
-Assists with admitting and discharging patients. <br>
-Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed. <br>
-Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively <br>
-Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition. <br>
-Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth. <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] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Experience Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year 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 in 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

0

 

Employee Type

Per Diem

 

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly

 

Grade

3