Patient Care Associate / 40hr /Eves- Tanger 4 West
- 2410 Brigham and Women's Physicians Organization, Inc.
- Newton-MA
- 5mo ago
- Full-Time
- On-site
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Job Summary
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.
Qualifications
Essential Functions (Key Roles & 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. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required.
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).
Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding if necessary.
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 in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition.
Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of Education requirements?
No
Licenses and Certifications
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers
preferred
Certified Medical Assistant - Data Conversion - Various Issuers
preferred
Emergency Medical Technician [EMT License] - Generic - HR Only
preferred
Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred
Work Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care
0-1 year
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.36 - $24.79/Hourly
Grade
3
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