Patient Care Associate​/Eves- Tanger West

Patient Care Associate / 40hr /Eves
- Tanger 4 West

Site:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating, and assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

• Perform patient care-related duties and clinical functions including vitals, EKGs, bathing, transferring, ambulation, 1:1 observation, and phlebotomy.
• Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
• Complete 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).
• Assist patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding if necessary.
• Ensure patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate.
• Retrieve equipment from other areas, set up equipment, clean equipment between patient use, and report malfunctioning equipment per policy.
• Assist with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitate orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interact with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
• Communicate with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner about patient care and condition.
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) License (preferred).
• Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician national certification (preferred).

Experience working in patient care/elder care, 0–1 year.

• 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:
  
  2014 Washington Street
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Employee Type:
  Regular
• Work Shift:
  
  Evening (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $17.36 – $24.79/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.

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)‑282‑7642.

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