Patient Care Assistant I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy.
• Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Affixes food tray setup, eating, and feeding, as needed.
• Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change.
• Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy.
• Assists with admitting and discharging patients.
• Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed.
• Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively.
• Communicates with nursing staff effectively and in a timely manner regarding issues related to patient care and condition.
• Fosters a positive, collaborative team environment that promotes teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification]
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts]
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire]
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred

Additional Job Details

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Bending Frequently (34-66%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Far Vision Constantly (67-100%)
• Near Vision Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
• Remote Typing Onsite Work Location 81 Highland Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
• Pay Range $ - $25.28/Hourly
• Grade 3
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• EEO Statement 3200 North Shore Medical Center