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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Patient Care Assistant 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeNewton, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Healthcare experience of 1–2 years is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
  • Typing skills and computer experience are required.
  • Ability to lift and transport patients safely using the appropriate physical technique and Safe Patient Handling Guidelines.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Basic Life Support certification and Nursing Assistant licensure (LNA—New Hampshire) are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document assigned patient-care and clinical duties, including point-of-care tasks, vital signs, electrocardiograms, bathing and other sanitary needs, transferring and ambulating patients, feeding patients, and assisting registered nurses and physicians with examinations and treatments.
  • Stock, equip, and clean patient rooms as needed and as patient volumes change.
  • Collect specimens and document the appropriate information.
  • Retrieve and set up equipment, clean it between patient uses, and report malfunctioning equipment according to organizational policy.
  • Document patient information, including height, weight, food and fluid intake, urine, stool, vomit, and other drainage output, and blood glucose results.
  • Assist patients with food tray setup and eating when necessary.
  • Communicate effectively and promptly with nursing staff about patient-care issues and patient condition.
  • Receive and direct medical staff, personnel, patients, and visitors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to multitask and handle stressful crisis situations effectively.
  • Interpersonal, organizational, oral communication, and written communication skills.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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