Patient Care Associate I- Weekend Only Day Shift

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

Job summary

Hebrew Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Patient Care Associate to support residents on weekends and day shift. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor health, and help maintain a home-like environment under nursing supervision.

You will work as part of a team, document care, follow infection control, and participate in care planning. Fluent English, CNA or PCA certification preferred, and computer literacy required.

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA certification preferred or current nursing student.
• RSU PCA: CNA certification required in good standing on hire and ongoing.
• Fluent English: verbal and written.

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

Quality care

Accountability

Education

PCA Certification

CNA Certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

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.

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

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

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 & Salary

• 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.