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CARDIOLOGY PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE- SHAPIRO 8EW BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
70 Francis Street (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
Summary
Responsible for providing direct, patient-centered care and support to patients under the supervision of registered nurses or other healthcare professionals by performing essential duties related to patient care, including personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, and clinical support, ensuring patients' comfort, safety, and well-being.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Provide direct care to patients, including activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, and personal hygiene support, ensuring comfort and safety.

-Accurately record patient information, including observations, care provided, and changes in condition, in accordance with healthcare facility guidelines.

-Foster a supportive environment by communicating effectively with patients and their families, addressing concerns, and providing information about care plans.

-Work closely with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care, participating in care planning and reporting any patient concerns or changes.

-Assists 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.

Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

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

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
Experience in a healthcare setting 1-2 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with patient care procedures, safety protocols, and infection control practices.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%)
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)


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.
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