Patient Care Assistant

Job Summary

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, the role assists patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. The position also assists with taking patients’ temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

• Performs vital signs, weighs/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame 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 use, and feeding.
• Assists patients with turning, repositioning, and moving between bed and wheelchair when needed.
• Listens to patient health concerns and reports to nurses.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support (BLS Certification) preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic (Massachusetts) preferred
Nursing Assistant (LNA – New Hampshire) preferred

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.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/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 (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) 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%)

Onsite

81 Highland Avenue

3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. 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.

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