Compassionate Long-Term Care Patient Care Associate II

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support residents with daily living activities and care in a home-like setting. You will work as part of a cohesive team, ensuring dignity, safety, and high-quality care on-site in Dedham, MA.

The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and collaboration, with emphasis on infection control, documentation, and ongoing training. On-site work with a commitment to patient-centered care is required.

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA certification preferred or current enrollment in nursing school.
• RSU PCA: CNA certification required in good standing upon hire and ongoing.
• Fluent English skills in verbal and written form; computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to patient and family needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
• Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices and maintain no manual lift environment.
• Document care delivered in the patient’s EMR.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA regulations.
• Observe skin integrity and participate in daily rounds and care planning.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Fluent English

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Flexibility

Independent yet collaborative

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Enrollment in nursing school

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support residents with daily living activities and care in a home-like setting. You will work as part of a cohesive team, ensuring dignity, safety, and high-quality care on-site in Dedham, MA.

The role emphasizes empathy, communication, and collaboration, with emphasis on infection control, documentation, and ongoing training. On-site work with a commitment to patient-centered care is required.