Patient Care Assistant | Central Resource Team | MGH

Patient Care Associate (PCA)

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.

A $750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into our PCA positions.

Schedule:

• Days: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM / 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Evenings: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM / 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Mandatory weekend shifts every month
• Rotating holiday schedule

Only applicants seeking full-time 36-40 hours permanent employment will be strongly considered for an interview. Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 years preferred.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee perks, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more
• Membership to the MGB Fitness Center

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Patient Care Associate (PCA) supports the multidisciplinary healthcare team in providing safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care. PCA assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility support, while promoting comfort and maintaining patient dignity. Responsibilities also include monitoring and documenting vital signs, obtaining EKGs, drawing blood, and responding promptly to patient requests while safeguarding confidentiality and always ensuring patient safety.

Essential Functions:

• Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intake, and output measurements accurately and within established time frames and/or as requested
• Completes all required documentation in the medical record
• Interact effectively with patients and families
• Assists patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting
• Assist patients with turning, repositioning, and transferring between bed and wheelchair as needed
• Listen to patient concerns and reports changes or concerns to nursing staff promptly

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (Massachusetts) preferred
• Nursing Assistant (LNA – Massachusetts) preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Strong patient/customer service skills
• Ability to lift to 35 pounds
• Proficient computer skills and ability to navigate electronic medical records efficiently.

Remote Type:
Onsite

Work Location:

90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Employee Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Night (United States of America)

Pay Range: $20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade: 3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

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…