Compassionate Patient Care Associate (On-Site)

Hebrew-Seniorlife-5; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents in our long-term care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain the patient environment, and support a home-like atmosphere.

You will work with a team to promote dignity, independence, and high-quality care, participate in rounds, document care in the EMR, and adhere to infection control and HIPAA requirements.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred in good standing upon hire or current nursing school enrollment with first clinical experience.
• CNA certification required in good standing for RSU PCA at hire and ongoing.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to patient and family needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing team.
• Follow Safe Patient Handling practices and maintain a no manual lift environment.
• Assist with personal care per care plans.
• Document care in the patient’s EMR.
• Report accidents and incidents promptly.
• Observe and report patient skin integrity.
• Obtain vital signs and related procedures as directed.
• Participate in daily report and care planning meetings.
• Maintain cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up meals and snacks.
• Attend trainings and education sessions.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Quality care

Infection control

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Nursing student enrollment

Tools

EMR systems

Computer literacy

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston, MA is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents in our long-term care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain the patient environment, and support a home-like atmosphere.

You will work with a team to promote dignity, independence, and high-quality care, participate in rounds, document care in the EMR, and adhere to infection control and HIPAA requirements.