Patient Care Associate 8 Hour Evening Shift

Hebrew SeniorLife Hospice Care; Boston (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 care in a center setting. You will help maintain a safe, respectful environment and promote quality of life for patients and families.

You will work as part of a team, follow infection control practices, document care in the electronic medical record, and participate in ongoing training to ensure compassionate, professional care aligned with our mission.

Qualifications

• PCA role preferred CNA or current enrollment in nursing school with clinical experience
• Fluent English skills required, verbal and written
• Computer literacy required for documentation and communication
• Flexibility to work independently and as part of a team
• Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to the needs of patients and families
• Recognize and communicate changes in the patient's condition to the nursing team
• Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices (no manual lift)
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs
• Assist patients with personal care as outlined in care plans
• Document care delivered in the patient’s EMR
• Report accidents and incidents as they occur and observe patient safety
• Observe and report skin integrity; maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Attend daily report team and care planning meetings; participate in ongoing training

Skills

Empathy & compassion

Communication skills

Teamwork

Fluent English

Independence

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Tools

Computer literacy

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

Remote Type: On-site

Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00