Patient Care Assistant | Adult Medical | MGH

## Patient Care Assistant | Adult Medical | MGHApply:
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Boston-MA:
Part time:
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** Job Summary**$750 Sign on bonus for applicable hires, employees not eligible.
Schedule  Day (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) on Weekdays and weekends.  Mandatory weekend shifts every other week.
Ellison 12 Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This professional should have the availability to work part-time shifts on the Day and Nights for the unit.
The Adult Medical unit has 36-bed located in Boston, MA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a vast mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care.
What do we have to Offer *?

* Weekly Pay   
* Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.

* Tuition Reimbursement.

* Shift differential for evening, 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” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events   
* MGB Fitness Center membership      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.
Does this position require Patient Care?  Yes    Essential Functions  
-Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
-Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
-Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.  
-Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
-Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
-Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
-Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
-Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively     
-Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
-Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.
** 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]Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]Nursing Assistant/Patient Care…