Patient Care Associate

About the role

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, part of Mass General Brigham, is seeking a Patient Care Assistant (PCA) to support patients in regaining independence and achieving their recovery goals. This role works closely with an interdisciplinary team in a supportive environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Takes patients' vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frames.
• Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
• Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
• Helps patients with basic hygiene tasks, including bathing and dressing, using the toilet, and feeding.
• Aids patients in turning and repositioning in bed and moving between the bed and a wheelchair.
• Listens to any health concerns patients may have and reports them to nurses.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• No experience in lieu of a degree accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic license.
• Nursing Assistant (LNA) license.

Experience

Experience working in patient care/elder care for 1-2 years 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 computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Physical Requirements

• Standing frequently (34-66%).
• Walking frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
• Lifting frequently (34-66%) up to 35 pounds (with assisted device).
• Carrying frequently (34-66%) up to 20 pounds - 35 pounds.
• Pushing occasionally (3-33%).
• Pulling occasionally (3-33%).
• Climbing rarely (less than 2%).
• Standing frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
• Walking frequently (34-66%).
• Standing frequently (34-66%).
• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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• Sitting occasionally (3-33%).
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