Patient Care Assistant | MGH | Orthopedics

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The Opportunity:

Patient Care Assistant | Orthopedics-White 6    This individual must be able to provide a flexible schedule and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays.
White 6 is a 30-bed unit with the clinical specialty being orthopedics and Oral Maxillofacial/Medical. The population of patients includes elective total joint replacement, trauma, and orthopedic oncology.
** 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' 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. 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      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 - Basic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred

Nursing Assistant [LNA - Massachusetts] - Massachusetts 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)
** Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with an exciting and exciting career.

Our culture is one of collaboration and innovation.

We believe that by working together, we can achieve outstanding things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both expertly and personally.

If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.
** Remote Type
** Onsite
* * Work Location
** 55 Fruit Street
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 32
* * Employee Type
** Regular
* * Work Shift
** Evening (United States of America)
** Pay Range**$18.22 - $26.06/Hourly
** Grade
* * 3

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however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
** EEO Statement:
** The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity…