What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant - Med.Surg - Per Diem, Rotating position at Anna Jaques Hospital?
Job Type: Per Diem
Time Type: Part time
Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Welcome to our dynamic Medical Surgical Department, where we offer top-notch care across two specialized units! Our first unit boasts 18 private rooms, each designed for comfort and privacy, with a dedicated focus on orthopedic care. Whether it’s joint replacements or other orthopedic procedures, our team is committed to getting patients back on their feet.
The second unit features 15 beds, a mix of private and semi-private rooms, catering to a broad range of medical and surgical needs. From post-operative recovery to managing chronic conditions, our skilled staff ensures comprehensive and compassionate care. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference every day!
Are you ready to become a part of our dynamic Medical Surgical team?
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- Assists patients as necessary (e.g. ADL’s, feeding) by providing high quality, compassionate patient care
- Maintains on-going communication with RN and LPN regarding patient status, care given and patient response.
- Documents care, vital signs and all other pertinent information legibly and accurately on patient’s flow sheet/graphic sheet.
- Communicates appropriate information to patients and families.
- Ensures that care information is transmitted in a timely, clear, and accurate form to all patients’ current healthcare providers who need that information to provide care.
- Completes other duties as assigned
Scheduled Hours: Per Diem
Work Shift: Rotating
Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Co-Op students considered ahead of HS graduation date.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications Required:
- Maintains American Heart Association Heart Saver certification or BLS within six weeks of hire.
Experience: Previous PCA or EMT experience, completion of a CNA/LNA or completion of a fundamentals of nursing clinical rotations.
Benefits working at Anna Jaques Hospital:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Career Development and Opportunities
- Free On-Site Parking
- Discounts/Savings on various businesses.
- Health and Wellness activities
Apply today and learn more!
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
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