Salem Health

Patient Care Assistant (PCA/CNA) - per diem


PayCompetitive
LocationCambridge/Massachusetts
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: RQ4021949
      Site: The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation


      Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.



      Job Summary

      Summary
      Responsible for providing direct, patient-centered care and support to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals by performing essential duties related to patient care, including personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, and clinical support, ensuring patients' comfort, safety, and well-being.

      Does this position require Patient Care?
      Yes

      Essential Functions
      -Provide direct care to patients, including activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, and personal hygiene support, ensuring comfort and safety.

      -Accurately record patient information, including observations, care provided, and changes in condition, in accordance with healthcare facility guidelines.

      -Foster a supportive environment by communicating effectively with patients and their families, addressing concerns, and providing information about care plans.

      -Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care, participating in care planning and reporting any patient concerns or changes.

      -Assists with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.

      -Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.


      Qualifications

      Education
      High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

      Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
      No

      Licenses and Credentials

      Experience
      Experience in a healthcare setting 1-2 years preferred

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
      - Strong interpersonal skills.
      - Familiarity with patient care procedures, safety protocols, and infection control practices.
      - Strong communication skills.
      - Ability to work effectively as part of a team.


      Additional Job Details (if applicable)

      Physical Requirements

      • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
      • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
      • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
      • Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
      • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
      • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
      • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
      • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
      • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
      • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
      • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
      • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
      • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
      • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
      • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
      • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
      • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


      Remote Type

      Onsite


      Work Location

      1575 Cambridge Street


      Scheduled Weekly Hours

      0


      Employee Type

      Per Diem


      Work Shift

      Rotating (United States of America)


      EEO Statement:

      The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.


      Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

      At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

  • About the company

      Salem Hospital is a non-profit, regional medical center located in Salem, Oregon, United States.

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