Job Description

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

Ellison 12 Adult Medical Unit is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a part-time Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This professional should have the availability to work evening shifts for the unit. The Adult Medical unit has 36-bed and is located in Boston, MA. The unit is devoted to the care of the acutely ill medical patient. The patient population on this unit includes a vast mix of medical diagnoses requiring complex nursing care. Applicants seeking a weekly evening part-time position and year-round commitment will only be considered for this opportunity. Schedule Evenings (3pm-11pm), 3x per week. Mandatory weekend shifts every other weekend.

What do we have to Offer?

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends.
• Generous paid time off.
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount).
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care.
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
• $750 Sign on Bonus for this role and Referral Bonus available to MGB employees for this position.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• 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 a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
• Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.

Licenses and Credentials: Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred

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

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 15 Parkman Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.22 - $26.06/Hourly

Grade: 3

EEO Statement: The General Hospital Corporation 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.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation package, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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