Title Patient Care Assistant Training and Program - Brigham PCA Academy

~ Brigham PCA Academy ~

FREE Patient Care Associate (PCA) Training and Employment Program

Are you interested in launching a meaningful career as a Patient Care Associate at Brigham and Women’s Hospital? Join our paid PCA Trainee Program on March 2nd, 2026.

Interviews will be held onsite on Wednesday, January 28th 2026

Paid Training Program begins:
Monday March 2nd 2026

Must be able to commit to the entire duration of the training program without scheduling conflicts

Must be seeking 24 hours or more

The training program is paid, no childcare provided

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA will:

• Aid in activities of daily living (personal hygiene/grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, turning/repositioning, sanitizing areas and equipment, etc.)
• Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for patients
• Document aspects of care on approved forms/electronic medical records
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Collect specimen
• Respond to patient and family requests
• Assist with equipment preparation
• Support an efficient operation of the unit, and remotely monitor the safety of multiple patients at a time, utilizing a continuous virtual monitoring system

This training program includes:

• Weeks 1-2 - BWH orientation and PCA Training at the Center of Nursing Excellence at One Brigham Circle in Boston
• Weeks 3-6 - In person, unit based skills/clinical training
• Employment as a Patient Care Associate at BWH immediately

• 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.

Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.