Sobre este puesto de Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Postpartum Unit en Beth Israel Lahey Health
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Patients will receive care that meets their individual needs in all patient settings.Job Description:
Patient Care Associate (PCA) – Postpartum Unit
Location
Mount Auburn Hospital
Schedule
24 hours/week
12-hour rotating day/night shifts
Self-scheduling model
Every third or every other weekend, based on department needs
Additional shifts may be available
About the Role
Join a collaborative postpartum team where you'll work alongside nurses to provide compassionate care for new mothers and newborns. As a Patient Care Associate (PCA), you'll play an important role in supporting patients, assisting the nursing team, and helping the unit run smoothly.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in healthcare while gaining valuable inpatient experience.
What You'll Do
Obtain and document patient vital signs
Assist patients with mobility and activities of daily living
Perform EKGs, blood draws, glucometer testing, and specimen collection after training
Support admissions, transfers, and discharges
Assist with newborn baths as appropriate
Restock supplies, including infant and postpartum care items
Prepare patient rooms and maintain a clean, safe environment
Respond to patient needs and communicate changes to the nursing team
Support emergency situations by assisting with hemorrhage carts and obtaining blood products when needed
Collaborate closely with nurses and the interdisciplinary care team
What Makes You Successful
We're looking for someone who is:
Reliable and dependable
Compassionate and patient-focused
Team-oriented
Flexible and adaptable
Comfortable in a fast-paced hospital environment
Motivated to learn new clinical skills
Healthcare experience is preferred, but candidates who are eager to begin a career in healthcare are encouraged to apply.
Why Join This Team?
Our postpartum unit is known for its collaborative culture and strong teamwork. Every member of the care team plays an important role, and Patient Care Associates are valued as trusted partners to our nurses.
While most days focus on supporting healthy mothers and newborns, you'll also gain experience responding to urgent situations and developing valuable clinical skills in an inpatient hospital setting.
This role is well suited for candidates interested in nursing or other healthcare careers who are looking to build hands-on experience in a supportive environment.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent
Previous clerical experience (preferably in a healthcare setting). Medical terminology is preferred.
Ability to read and write at level 8, as documented on "Invest," the hospital's Employee Learning Laboratory software.
An ability to set appropriate priorities and organize workflow.
An ability to concentrate and pay attention to detail during frequent interruptions.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to interface with support and professional staff and patients.
Work Environment
This position is based in a busy hospital setting and requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, and assisting patients while following all hospital safety, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements.
Pay Range:
$20.00 - $26.92The 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.