Patient Care Associate 24 Night Shift

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Boston seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to support patients with daily living, care of surroundings, and activities promoting a high quality of life. You will work as part of a team to create a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in care.

The role emphasizes compassion, patient dignity, and adherence to safety and infection control practices. Relevant CNA certification and nursing-school enrollment are considered.

Qualifications

• CNA certification preferred in good standing at hire or in nursing school.
• CNA certification required in good standing at hire for RSU PCA.
• Fluent English skills required – verbal and written.
• Computer literacy required.
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and with a team.
• Complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs.
• Pass PCA skills test with 70% or greater.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to patient and family needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing team.
• Maintain no manual lift environment per Safe Patient Handling.
• Assist with personal care per care plans.
• Document care in the patient EMR.
• Report accidents, incidents, and abuse immediately.
• Observe and report skin integrity issues.
• Participate in daily handoff and care planning meetings.
• Obtain vital signs as directed.
• Follow infection control practices.
• Attend ongoing training and classes.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Fluent English

Computer literacy

Independent & collaborative

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Enrollment in nursing school

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:

1. Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families
2. Recognize and communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member
3. Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment
4. Participate in Quality Improvement programs
5. Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans
6. Document pertinent information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record
7. Report accidents and incidents as they occur
8. Report any observed or suspected patient abuse immediately
9. Observe and report skin integrity
10. Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed
11. 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
12. Follow infection control practices
13. Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes
14. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA regulations
15. Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families
16. Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage patient engagement
17. Maintain cleanliness of the patient’s room and common program areas
18. Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks
19. Participate in committee meetings
20. 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

Remote Type: On-site Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00

Welcome to Hebrew SeniorLife Careers! For All You Can Be At Hebrew SeniorLife, you’ll set the highest standard as part of our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, you’ll make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they will make a difference in yours. These life-changing connections will give your work meaning and fuel your desire to be all that you can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here you’ll be supported to always keep growing. And as you do, so will our collective impact.