Patient Care Assistant CWN7 BWH
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, United States
Sign On Bonus
A $750.00 sign‑on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
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 basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Assists with turning and repositioning patients in bed and moving them between bed and wheelchair if needed.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and reports those concerns to nurses.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support (BLS) – HR only preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] – HR only preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] – HR only preferred
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0‑1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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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A $750.00 sign‑on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.
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 basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Assists with turning and repositioning patients in bed and moving them between bed and wheelchair if needed.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and reports those concerns to nurses.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support (BLS) – HR only preferred
Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] – HR only preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] – HR only preferred
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0‑1 year 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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
EEO Statement
The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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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