Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Specialty - MEE

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission as a not-for-profit supporting patient care, research, teaching, and community service. We strive to provide exceptional care and believe high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

About the role

A $750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into this full-time, 36-hour-per-week PCA position. The schedule includes rotating shifts with every other weekend.

Responsibilities

• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frames.
• Complete all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interact effectively with patients and their families.
• Assist patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.
• Help patients turn and reposition in bed and transfer between bed and wheelchair.
• Monitor and document patient concerns, reporting them to nurses promptly.
• Support patient comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Obtain EKGs and draw blood as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant (preferred).
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (Massachusetts) (preferred).
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA - New Hampshire) (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience working in patient care or elder care (preferred).

Skills

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong patient and customer service skills.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Proficient computer skills for electronic medical records.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Shift differentials for evenings, 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, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more.
• Membership to the MGB Fitness Center.

Pay

Base pay range: $0 - $26.58/hourly (Grade 3). Compensation is determined based on skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other essential factors.

Schedule

• Full-time, 36 hours per week.
• Rotating shifts with every other weekend.

Additional Details

• Onsite role located at 243-245 Charles Street.