Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Adult Medical | MGH
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.
Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This professional should have the availability to work per diem shifts for the unit.
Phillips 20 is a 20-bed adult medical unit located in Boston, MA, USA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a diverse mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care.
Applicants seeking a weekly schedule will strongly be considered for this opportunity.
Schedule
Days (7am-7pm, 7am-3pm), Evenings (3pm-11pm), and Nights (7pm-7am, 11pm-7am) shifts are available.
Must be able to provide shifts on weekdays.
Scheduled weekend shifts every month.
What do we have to Offer*?
*Weekly pay
*Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
*Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
Job Summary
SummaryWorking under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and 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] - 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
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