Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy

Site: Mass General Brigham Incorporated At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission?from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare ? people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds ? to apply. Job Summary ~ Brigham PCA Academy ~ FREE Patient Care Associate (PCA) Training and Employment Program Are you interested in launching a meaningful career as a Patient Care Associate at Brigham and Women's Hospital? Join our paid PCA Trainee Program on May 5th, 2025. Interviews will be held onsite on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 Paid Training Program begins: Monday May 5th, 2025 Must be able to commit to the entire duration of the training program without scheduling conflicts Must be seeking 24 hours or more The training program is paid, no childcare provided Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the PCA will: Aid in activities of daily living (personal hygiene/grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, turning/repositioning, sanitizing areas and equipment, etc.) Ensure a safe and compassionate environment for patients Document aspects of care on approved forms/electronic medical records Obtain and record vital signs Collect specimen Respond to patient and family requests Assist with equipment preparation Support an efficient operation of the unit, and remotely monitor the safety of multiple patients at a time, utilizing a continuous virtual monitoring system This training program includes: Weeks 1-2 ? BWH orientation and PCA Training at the Center of Nursing Excellence at One Brigham Circle in Boston Weeks 3- 6 - In person, unit based skills/clinical training Employment as a Patient Care Associate at BWH immediately Qualifications To be considered, apply online and meet the following criteria: Be at least 18 years of age by the start of the program Be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship Provide email addresses for 3 references (2 managers/mentors/instructors and 1 coworker) references are checked through our online platform Successfully complete CORI screening and national criminal background check (upon acceptance into program) Obtain occupational health clearance (upon acceptance into program) Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress associated with caring for ill, disabled, emotionally upset patients, as well as COVID-19 patients Able to lift, walk, and stand without restrictions and move intermittently throughout the workday Willing to work with patients and staff of all genders and ethnic backgrounds Must be able to commit to a minimum of 1 year of employment with BWH after successful completion of the training program Current employees of Mass General Brigham, or any of our affiliates are welcome to apply Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street EEO Statement: Mass General Brigham Incorporated 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership ?looks like? by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world?s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we?re more than a system?we?re leaders in the practice of medicine. 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