Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
75 Francis Street (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2025
~ 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 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 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.