Patient Care Associate - Med/Surg and Intermediate Care (36 Hours Rotating)

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Patient Care Associates deliver compassionate, patient-centered care by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring and documenting clinical information, performing basic clinical procedures, and supporting healthcare teams in providing safe, efficient care. Actively contributes to a positive patient experience through responsive communication, participation in care rounds and educational programs, maintenance of required certifications and competencies, and a commitment to high-quality, collaborative care.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities 1. Assists with activities of daily living such as hygiene, nutrition, elimination, mobility, comfort, and safety. 2. Monitors and documents vital signs, patient weights, intake/output, and other data. 3. Completes patient treatments as directed, and assists healthcare professionals with more complex treatments. 4. Performs phlebotomy and EKG's, applies Holter monitors, and performs glucometry. Collects and labels specimens. 5. Answers patient call lights and ensures resolution of patient issues. 6. Transports discharged patients. 7. Participates in patient care rounds. 8. Provides one-to-one observation of patients as needed. 9. Participates in conferences and educational programs as appropriate. 10. Maintain BCLS certification and attend annual Safety Education Fair 11. Maintain unit competencies. Required Qualifications 1. High school graduate or equivalent. 2. Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software. 3. Good oral communication skills to ensure the accurate transfer of information, and strong interpersonal skills to facilitate courteous interaction with patients, visitors, and other hospital staff members. Pay Range: $20.00 - $26.92 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.