Patient Care Associate 24 hour Night

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support residents with daily living activities and maintain a safe, dignified home-like environment. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, compassionate care while documenting observations in the patient’s medical record.

The role requires CNA certification or current nursing-school enrollment with clinical experience, fluent English, and the ability to work both independently and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated empathy and compassion in patient/family interactions.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities in a clinical setting.
• Ability to support independence and patient choice in daily care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care as per care plans.
• Document care delivered in the EMR and communicate changes to the nursing team.
• Maintain safety: adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices and infection control.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Nursing school enrollment / first clinical experience

Tools

EMR / charting

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 and MCU 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
• Pass PCA skills test with 70% or greater

V. Physical Requirements

Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health

Remote Type: On-site

Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00