Patient Care Assistant I - Remote

Overview

The Patient Care Assistant I at Brigham and Women's Hospital supports licensed personnel in assisting patients with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs, contributing to exceptional patient care.

In Short

• Assist patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating.
• Perform vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy.
• Document all patient interactions in the medical record.
• Interact effectively with patients and their families.
• Help patients with hygiene tasks and repositioning in bed.
• Listen to patient health concerns and report to nursing staff.
• Requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• 1-2 years of experience in patient care or elder care preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• BLS Certification preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Emergency Medical Technician certification preferred.
• Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
• Proficient computer skills for electronic medical records.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Strong patient/customer service skills.
• Physical ability to perform job functions including lifting and moving patients.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

• $750 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees.
• Comprehensive benefits package including career advancement opportunities.
• Recognition programs to celebrate contributions.
• Competitive base pay and additional compensation elements.
• Support for professional growth and development.