Patient Care Assistant 11d Vascular BWH

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A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.

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

• 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.

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.

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

70 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade: 3

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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