Patient Care Associate I- Weekend Only Day Shift

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife seeks a Weekend-Day Shift Patient Care Associate to support residents with daily living activities and care in a home-like setting. The PCA collaborates with the care team to maintain high-quality care, dignity, and patient choice while following HIPAA and infection control standards.

Qualifications include CNAs with long-term chronic care experience or current nursing school enrollment, fluent English, and computer literacy.

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA CNA certification preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience.
• RSU PCA: CNA certification required in good standing upon hire and ongoing.
• 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.

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

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Excellence in care

Accountability

Education

PCA CNA Certification

Nursing school enrollment

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description:

I. Position Summary: Weekend-Day Shift

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 allinteractions with patients andwith families
• Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork
• Articulatescommitment 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 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