Patient Care Assistant Training And Employment Program - Brigham PCA Academy

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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

Onsite

Work Location

75 Francis Street

Pay Range

$20.58 - /Hourly

Grade

3

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