Patient Care Assistant All Shifts

Sign-On Bonus

$750.00 Sign-On Bonus

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.

• 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 basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toilet assistance, and feeding.
• Assists patients with turning, repositioning, and moving between bed and wheelchair as needed.
• Listens to patients' health concerns and reports them to nurses.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

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

• Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) - preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) - preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (Massachusetts) - preferred
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA, New Hampshire) - preferred

Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred.

• 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 for efficient use of electronic medical records.

• Standing:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting:
  Frequently (34‑66%) (35lbs+ with assisted device)
• Carrying:
  Frequently (34‑66%) (20lbs – 35lbs)
• Pushing:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing:
  Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crouching:
  Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Crawling:
  Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation:
  Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling:
  Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use:
  Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision – Far:
  Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision – Near:
  Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking:
  Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing:
  Constantly (67‑100%)

Newton‑Wellesley Hospital 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.