Patient Care Associate — Improve Lives in Senior Care

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

Job summary

Hebrew SeniorLife in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents. The PCA assists with activities of daily living, maintains the patient environment, and supports a home-like setting that emphasizes dignity and choice.

You will work as part of a team, participate in daily huddles and care planning, and contribute to safe patient handling, infection control, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Qualifications

• Long term chronic care PCA CNA certification preferred or current enrollment in nursing school
• Fluent English skills required – verbal and written
• Computer literacy required

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

Fluent English

Independent work

Education

CNA certification

PCA certification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Hebrew SeniorLife in Massachusetts is seeking a Patient Care Associate (PCA) to protect, sustain, and nurture residents. The PCA assists with activities of daily living, maintains the patient environment, and supports a home-like setting that emphasizes dignity and choice.

You will work as part of a team, participate in daily huddles and care planning, and contribute to safe patient handling, infection control, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.