Patient Enrichment Assistant
Mass General Brigham · Cambridge-MA
What the posting says
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- PayStated
- $17.71–$24.28 an hourAbout $36,837–$50,502 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Part time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- rotating
Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
from the posting - ExperienceStated
- 0-2 years
- EducationStated
- ['high school']
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- Visa sponsorshipNot mentioned
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- High School Diploma or Equivalentrequired
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
from the posting - Communicationrequired
Proficient interpersonal and communication skills
from the posting - Patient engagementrequired
Ability to engage patients in activities that promote emotional and social well-being
from the posting - Empathyrequired
Empathy and patience in working with patients from diverse backgrounds
from the posting - Collaborationrequired
Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and support staff
from the posting - Organizationrequired
Organizational skills and attention to detail
from the posting - Adaptabilityrequired
Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient needs
from the posting - Healthcare or caregiver experiencepreferred
Experience in a healthcare, caregiver, recreational therapy setting, or related work 1-2 years preferred
from the posting
Read the full posting as the employer wrote it
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The role functions as a support to staff who provide direct care to patients, including clinical support duties and non-clinical duties. Performs duties assigned by clinical and administrative leadership. The role involves collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to maximize the quality of life for the residents. The position interacts with patients by answering call lights, distributing water and food, gathering belongings, and other assigned duties.
Qualifications
Essential Functions
-Room preparation assistance is provided in anticipation of new admission.
-Patient supplies and equipment are stored in accordance with infection control and safety policies.
-Patients at risk for safety issues are monitored per established guidelines.
-Assists patients with non-clinical needs, such as meal assistance, and companionship.
-Collaborates with nursing staff to identify patient needs and preferences for enrichment activities.
-Engages patients in recreational activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.
-Supports the emotional and social needs of patients by providing a listening ear and positive interaction.
-Assists with the setup and facilitation of special events or programs for patients.
-Communicates regularly with family members and visitors to enhance patient experiences.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Experience in a healthcare, caregiver, recreational therapy setting, or related work 1-2 years preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Proficient interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to engage patients in activities that promote emotional and social well-being.
- Empathy and patience in working with patients from diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work collaboratively with nursing and support staff.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing patient needs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
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%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.71 - $24.28/Hourly
Grade
2
EEO Statement:
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.
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