Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - MEE

A $750.00 Sign on Bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. The Medical unit at Mass Eye & Ear is in search of a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Patient Care Assistant (PCA). This individual must be able to provide Day and Night schedule, and coverage on rotating weekends and holidays. Schedule: Days (7am-7pm) and Nights (7pm-7am) Mandatory weekend shifts every month. What do we have to Offer? - Weekly pay - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - Tuition Reimbursement - Shift differential for evening, nights, and weekends - Generous paid time off. - Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) - Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events - Membership to MGB Fitness Center 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within 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.

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS]

Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]

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 in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.