Patient Care Associate: Compassionate Team-Centric Caregiver

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents. The role emphasizes daily living support, care of the patient’s environment, and participation in a home-like care setting with a commitment to dignity and patient choice.

Qualifications include a PCA/CNA certification or enrollment in nursing school, fluent English, and computer literacy. On-site work with 15.00–28.00 USD hourly pay. Training and HIPAA-compliant privacy are required.

Qualifications

• PCA/CNA certification preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in nursing school.
• RSU PCA: CNA certification required in good standing upon hire.
• Fluent English skills required — verbal and written.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and respond to patient and family needs.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to nursing team.
• Maintain Safe Patient Handling practices and no manual lifting.
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs.
• Assist patients with personal care per care plans.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Observe and report skin integrity and changes.
• Support infection control practices.
• Attend ongoing training and educational classes.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication

Empathy & compassion

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

PCA/CNA certification or enrollment in nursing program

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Dedham, MA seeks a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents. The role emphasizes daily living support, care of the patient’s environment, and participation in a home-like care setting with a commitment to dignity and patient choice.

Qualifications include a PCA/CNA certification or enrollment in nursing school, fluent English, and computer literacy. On-site work with 15.00–28.00 USD hourly pay. Training and HIPAA-compliant privacy are required.