Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy
Massgeneralbrigham
·3 days ago
- Location
- 75 Francis Street Boston (Tower), United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Healthcare
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
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
A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions.~ 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 September 21st, 2026.
Interviews will be held onsite on April 30th 11:30 to 3:30pm.
Paid Training Program begins: Monday June 8th 2026
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
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Basic Life Support [BLS] - Generic - HR Only preferred Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification] - Generic - HR Only preferred Nursing Assistant [LNA - New Hampshire] - New Hampshire Board of Nursing preferred
Experience
Experience working in patient care/elder care 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Strong patient/customer service skills.
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
- Proficient in computer skills to work efficiently with electronic medical records.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Pay Range
$20.58 - /Hourly
Grade
3
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.
