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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

    Required Qualifications

    • 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

      Pay Range

      $20.00 – $26.92

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