Shapiro 9E Staff Patient Care Assistant Lead BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
70 Francis Street (Show on map)
Apr 23, 2025
Summary Responsible for the day-to-day care of residents, which includes ADLS, IADLS, light housekeeping, and assisting residents with medications. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions -Provide leadership to PCA's and provides department orientation to newly hired PCA's. -Assist Personal Care Director with shift schedules and bi-weekly payroll. -Prepare a daily work assignment for each PCA in the absence of a supervisor and communicate pertinent information relating to resident care. -Utilize chart-to-chart reports to communicate routine reporting to the PCA who is coming on duty. -Assist with the new resident admission process. -Ability to follow facility admission procedures and communicate resident admission to responsible party. -Maintains effective working relationships and open communication with residents, family, and physicians. -Addresses concerns regarding care and initiate corrective action if indicated. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Certification as a CNA, PCT, MA, EMT or commensurate experience required. If the state of MA is not offering CNA exams at the time of hire, documentation of successful completion of full CNA course work will suffice. Nursing student who has completed her/his fundamentals of nursing with a clinical component (clinical rotation or simulation lab). For nursing students hired as PCAs, strongly prefer nursing students enrolled in BSN programs or direct-entry Masters' programs. Bi-lingual skills preferred. Prior experience in a clinical setting preferred. Phlebotomy experience preferred Knowledge of medical terminology. May not currently hold a valid nursing license. A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.