Patient Care Associate Every other Weekend Evening Shift
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate, referred to in the description as a Nursing Assistant, supports residents and patients by assisting with activities of daily living, caring for their environment, and addressing other needs. The role promotes quality of life, resident independence and choice, dignity, and safe, efficient, high-quality care. The associate works as part of a team to maintain a home-like setting and contributes to the unit’s activities, work, and social environment. The position is on-site and scheduled for 8-hour evening shifts every other weekend, Saturday and Sunday, from 2:45 PM to 11:15 PM.
Requirements
- For RSU Nursing Assistants, Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing is required upon hire and on an ongoing basis.
- Fluent English skills, verbal and written, are required.
- BLS/CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.
- Computer literacy is required.
- Flexibility and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are required.
- Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs.
- Must demonstrate core care competencies.
- Must pass the nursing assistant skills test with a score of 70% or greater.
Responsibilities
- Recognize and respond to the needs of residents, patients, and families.
- Recognize changes in residents’ or patients’ conditions and communicate them to the appropriate nursing team member.
- Follow Safe Patient Handling practices and maintain a no-manual-lift environment.
- Participate in Quality Improvement programs.
- Assist residents and patients with personal care as indicated in their care plans.
- Document care delivered in the designated areas of the resident’s or patient’s electronic medical record.
- Report accidents and incidents as they occur and immediately report observed or suspected abuse.
- Observe and report skin integrity.
- Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed.
- Obtain vital signs and other directed measurements or specimens, including temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, blood glucose levels, pulse oximetry, and urine and stool specimens.
- Perform electrocardiograms and bladder scans.
- Follow infection control practices.
- Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes.
- Maintain resident and patient confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
- Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, residents, patients, and families.
- Facilitate life-enrichment activities that encourage resident and patient engagement.
- Maintain cleanliness of residents’ and patients’ rooms and common program areas.
- Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks.
- Participate in committee meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
