Patient Care Associate - Mount Auburn Hospital, ICU (36 hours rotating)
Beth Israel Lahey Health · Cambridge, MA · 1 mo ago
Healthcare$20–$26.92/hrFull-time
Job Description
- Deliver compassionate, hands-on patient support by:
- Assisting with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety
- Monitoring and documenting vital signs, patient weight, intake/output, and other key data
- Completing assigned patient treatments and supporting clinicians with more advanced procedures
- Support clinical care and diagnostics by:
- Performing phlebotomy and EKGs
- Applying Holter monitors and performing glucometry
- Collecting, labeling, and preparing specimens accurately
- Enhance the patient experience by:
- Responding promptly to patient call lights and ensuring concerns are resolved
- Transporting discharged patients safely
- Providing one-to-one observation when needed
- Collaborate and grow within the care team by:
- Participating in patient care rounds
- Attending conferences and educational programs as appropriate
- Maintaining required unit competencies
- Education & Skills:
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read and write at a Level 8, as documented in "Invest" (hospital Employee Learning Laboratory software)
- Communication & Interpersonal Strengths:
- Strong verbal communication skills to ensure accurate information exchange
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage respectfully with patients, visitors, and team members
Required Qualifications
Pay Range
$20.00 – $26.92