Patient Care Assistant Oncology/Research BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital

🏠 Remote
📍Boston, MA
Posted May 20, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Patient Care Assistant Oncology/Research BWH

Company

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Location

Boston, MA

Work Type

Remote

Job ID

li-4417088854

Job Description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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.

Summary
Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions-Performs vital signs, weights/heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and/or as requested.

  • Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.

  • Interacts with patients and their families effectively.

  • Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.

  • Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.

  • Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

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

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
Onsite

Work Location
75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours
36

Employee Type
Regular

Work Shift
Night (United States of America)

Pay Range
$20.58 - $26.58/Hourly

Grade
3

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement
2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.What steps do you take to ensure accuracy when measuring and recording a patient's vital signs, and why is this particularly important in an oncology/research setting?
  • 2.How do you properly assist a patient with turning and repositioning in bed, and transferring from a bed to a wheelchair, while ensuring both patient safety and your own?
  • 3.When a patient expresses a health concern to you, how do you handle it given that you are working under the direction of licensed personnel?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you had to assist a patient who was feeling anxious, vulnerable, or uncooperative during a routine care task like bathing or taking vitals.
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had multiple patient care requests at the same time. How did you prioritize your actions?
  • 3.Give an example of a time you had to follow a strict written or oral instruction that you didn't entirely understand at first. What did you do?
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You are taking routine vitals for an oncology patient and notice their blood pressure is significantly lower than their previous readings, and they appear dizzy. What is your immediate response?
  • 2.A patient's family member approaches you on the night shift and asks you for an update on their loved one's test results and treatment plan. How do you respond?

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Vital SignsActivities of Daily LivingOncologyElectronic Medical RecordsPatient CareBasic Life SupportMedical TerminologyPatient RepositioningNight ShiftClinical Documentation

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