Mass General Brigham

We offer a training program for this position

ABOUT THE JOB

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.Essential FunctionsPerforms vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within the established time frame and/or as requested. -Completes all documentation in the medical record as required. -Interacts with patients and their families effectively. -Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them. -Assist 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. QualificationsEducationHigh School Diploma or Equivalent preferredLicenses and CredentialsBasic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] - Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferredExperienceExperience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferredKnowledge, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• 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.
• Assists with helping patients turn and reposition in bed, and move between the bed and a wheelchair.
• Listens to health concerns from patients and reports those concerns to the nurses.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] preferred
• Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] preferred
• Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic [Massachusetts] preferred
• Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] preferred
• Experience working in patient care/elder care 1-2 years preferred
• 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.

BENEFITS

• Training program
• Temp to perm job opportunity

OTHER

We offer a training program and temp to perm job opportunity.