1200 The General Hospital Corporation
Patient Care Assistant (CNA) | Adult Medical Unit | MGH
1200 The General Hospital Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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. White 11 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day and Night schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays. The medical unit, part of the teaching service at MGH, is a twenty-four bed acute unit, located in the historic White Building in Boston, MA. The patients on this unit represent a vast adult population with a wide range of complex medical problems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, psychosocial and infectious disease. Collaboration with all health care workers across disciplines is fundamental to our care on White 11. Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am). Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Responsibilities Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assist patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Assist with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. 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. Help patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them. Assist with turning and repositioning patients in bed and helping them move between the bed and a wheelchair if needed. Listen to health concerns from patients 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) Certification (Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred); Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification - 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: 1-2 years in patient care/elder care 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 Details
Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly
Notes
EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Contact Human Resources for accommodations at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: Our framework defines leadership behaviors and competencies used to evaluate performance, identify development needs, and support career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Site: The General Hospital Corporation 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. White 11 is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant I (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day and Night schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays. The medical unit, part of the teaching service at MGH, is a twenty-four bed acute unit, located in the historic White Building in Boston, MA. The patients on this unit represent a vast adult population with a wide range of complex medical problems including cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, neurological, psychosocial and infectious disease. Collaboration with all health care workers across disciplines is fundamental to our care on White 11. Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am). Mandatory weekend shifts every month. Responsibilities Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assist patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Assist with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. 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. Help patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them. Assist with turning and repositioning patients in bed and helping them move between the bed and a wheelchair if needed. Listen to health concerns from patients 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) Certification (Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred); Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification - 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: 1-2 years in patient care/elder care 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 Details
Remote Type: Onsite Work Location: 55 Fruit Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly
Notes
EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Contact Human Resources for accommodations at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework: Our framework defines leadership behaviors and competencies used to evaluate performance, identify development needs, and support career growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr