Patient Care Assistant Training and Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy

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A $750.00 sign on bonus is being offered to eligible new employees hired in our PCA positions
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 Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Paid Training Program begins: Monday November 10th, 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
Pay Range
- /Hourly
Grade
3
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