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MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.

If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!

Hours: Part-Time /32 hours a week

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications** **:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications** **:

1. Nursing Assistant (CNA), Medical Assistant (MA) or Emergency Medical System (EMS) certification.

2. Previous patient care experience in a hospital or nursing home

**Duties and Responsibilities** **:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Observes patient at all times to ensure patient safety including activities of daily living (ADLs) such as feeding, toileting, ambulation.

2. Demonstrates the knowledge and skill necessary to provide the appropriate care to this patient population based on the patients individualized treatment plan as delegated by clinical staff.

3. Provides patient with explanations as necessary, but does not counsel or provide opinions. Demonstrates behaviors in line with Service Excellence. May verbally direct patients digital 2-way audio device that is in patient room.

4. Participates in a collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues. Assures patient environment safety. Seeks help or advice as soon as possible when patient appears to pose a threat to themselves or others. In some cases, may need to immediately summon clinical staff if the patient requires assistance or assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room.

5. Accompanies patient off unit to any scheduled appointments or tests.

6. Documents behaviors and events according to hospital policy and procedures, either on paper or electronically.

What We Offer:

+ Competitive salaries & benefits

+ Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one.

+ 403(b) retirement plans with company match

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free on-campus parking

+ Guaranteed hours and set schedules.

+ Professional Growth opportunities

About MelroseWakefield Hospital:

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range** **:

$17.00 - $18.78