Weekend Day PCA: Compassionate Patient Care & Support

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

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.