What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Assistant (PCA) - Specialty - MEE position at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI?
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Job Summary
A $750 sign-on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired into our PCA positions.This position is Full-Time 36hrs/week rotating schedule with every other weekend
Experience working in patient care - 0-1 years preferred
What We Offer
* Weekly pay
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends
* Generous paid time off
* Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
* Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
* Hospital-paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
* Employee perks, including discounts on tickets, passes, and more
* Membership to the MGB Fitness Center
Summary
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.
Qualifications
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Pay Range
$ - $26.58/HourlyGrade
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