Compassionate Patient Care Associate (On-Site)

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston seeks a Patient Care Associate to support residents with daily living, promote comfort, and help maintain a home-like setting while delivering safe, high-quality care. This role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, teamwork, and respect for patient dignity, with responsibilities from vital signs and personal care to accurate EMR documentation.

On-site position requiring English fluency, CNA or RSU PCA certification, and commitment to ongoing training and quality

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA CNA certification preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience.
• RSU PCA: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and on-going.
• Fluent English skills – verbal and written.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families.
• Recognize and communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member.
• Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment.
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs.
• Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans.
• Document pertinent information regarding care in the patient’s EMR.
• Report accidents and incidents as they occur.
• Report any observed or suspected patient abuse immediately.
• Observe and report skin integrity.
• Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed.
• Be proficient in obtaining vital signs and other procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine/stool specimens.
• Follow infection control practices.
• Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPAA regulations.
• Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families.
• Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage patient engagement.
• Maintain cleanliness of the patient’s room and common program areas.
• Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks.
• Participate in committee meetings.
• Other duties as assigned and trained to perform.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Independence advocacy

Accountability

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

RSU PCA CNA certification

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston seeks a Patient Care Associate to support residents with daily living, promote comfort, and help maintain a home-like setting while delivering safe, high-quality care. This role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, teamwork, and respect for patient dignity, with responsibilities from vital signs and personal care to accurate EMR documentation.

On-site position requiring English fluency, CNA or RSU PCA certification, and commitment to ongoing training and quality