Patient Care Assistant

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital

Cambridge, MA, United States
$18.58 - $26.58phly; not specified; not specified
On-site
Assist patients with daily living tasks
Monitor vital signs and patient status
Document patient care accurately
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs under the direction of licensed personnel. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1-2 years of patient care experience preferred, and offers a competitive pay range along with comprehensive benefits

Job Summary

  • Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
  • Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.
  • Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission and supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service.

Matching Summary

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Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support patients with daily living activities and monitor vital signs under the direction of licensed personnel. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1-2 years of patient care experience preferred, and offers a competitive pay range along with comprehensive benefits.

Salary

$18.58 - $26.58/Hourly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Assist patients with daily living tasks
  • Monitor vital signs and patient status
  • Document patient care accurately
  • Provide basic hygiene and mobility support
  • Communicate patient concerns to nurses

Nice-to-have

  • Exceptional patient care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Commitment to medical discoveries

Key Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification preferred
  • Certified Medical Assistant (National Certification) preferred
  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic preferred
  • Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) preferred
  • 1-2 years patient care/elder care experience preferred
  • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
  • Proficient computer skills for electronic medical records

Work Rights

Not specified

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