Patient Care Associate 24 hour Day Shift

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents in a home-like setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, care for the patient’s environment, and support the care team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities include recognizing patient needs, communicating changes to the nursing team, maintaining infection control, documenting care in the EMR, and participating in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA CNA certification preferred in good standing on hire or pending nursing school enrollment.
• RSU PCA CNA certification required in good standing on hire and ongoing.
• Fluent English skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy required.
• Flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to patients' and families' needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the nursing team.
• Adhere to safe patient handling; maintain no manual lift environment.
• Participate in quality improvement programs.
• Assist with all aspects of personal care per care plans.
• Document care delivered in the EMR.
• Report accidents, incidents, and patient abuse as they occur.
• Observe skin integrity and participate in daily care planning meetings.

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Accountability

Education

Long term PCA CNA certification

RSU PCA CNA certification

Nursing school enrollment

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

I. Position Summary

The primary role of the Patient Care Associate (PCA), is to protect, sustain, and nurture the patients that live at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required. The goal of the work of the Patient Care Associate, is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for the patients. The Patient Care Associate, works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care.

In addition, the Patient Care Associate, will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care.

II. Core Competencies

• Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with patients and with families
• Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork
• Articulates commitment to excellence and high quality care
• Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care

III. Position 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 delivered in the designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record
• 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 and stool specimens as directed
• Follow infection control practices
• Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA 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

IV. Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is 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 required – verbal and written
• Computer literacy required
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs

Remote Type: On-site

Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00