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Brigham and Women's Hospital

Patient Care Assistant Neuro BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Brigham and Women's Hospital . Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. Summary Job 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 close monitoring including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. 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, including bathing and dressing, 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 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

75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Employee Type

Regular Work Shift

Day (United States of America) Pay Range Grade

3 At Mass General Brigham, we recognize and reward the unique value each team member brings. Our base pay offer reflects skills, experience, education, certifications, and other factors. We provide comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and recognition programs. Our Talent Acquisition team will outline compensation and benefits during the offer process. EEO Statement The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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. We will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. For accommodations contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, the competency framework defines effective leadership by specifying critical behaviors for successful performance at each level. The framework comprises ten competencies and is used to evaluate performance, hire decisions, identify development needs, and support a strong talent pipeline. Note We’re not listing additional roles here beyond what is required for this description. Additional job postings may be shown elsewhere.

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