What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant | Ellison 12- Adult Medical | MGH position at Massachusetts General Hospital?
What are we looking for?
Assisting the healthcare team, the PCA promotes a safe and caring environment for patients under the mentorship of an RN.
PCA assists patients with daily living needs, monitoring & reading vital signs, drawing blood, and obtaining EKGs. Responds to patient requests in a timely manner, safeguarding patient confidentiality, monitoring patient safety, and always communicating in a respectful manner.
Effective customer service orientation and the ability to interact with diverse groups of patients, staff and providers.
Demonstrated ability to solve basic patient and practice problems using a combination of strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
Ability to lift and transport patients, using the appropriate physical technique, in a safe manner for the patient and self.
Schedule
Days (7am-7pm), Nights (7pm-7am), or Evening (3pm-11pm)
Rotating weekend and holiday schedule.
Must be able to provide more than 4 shifts within a (6) weeks schedule.
What do we have to offer?
Weekly pay, PTO, and shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends
Complete benefits package, including travel discounts, daycare options, and health savings
Employee Perks, 401K, and insurance coverage
Required: Must haverecent experience,and/ortraining,in clinical patient care.
Preferred:Licensed, certified, or enrolled student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT accredited program, at the time of hire,OR Candidate enrolled in a Nursing, Pre-Med, PA undergraduate program, with at leastone semester of patient care rotationscompleted, at time of hire.
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