Patient Care Associate 24 hour Night

Hebrew SeniorLife•Dedham, MA

4d•$15 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate (PCA) protects, sustains, and nurtures patients at the Center by assisting with activities of daily living, caring for patients’ environments, and meeting other needs as required. The role aims to promote patients’ quality of life and contribute to a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in care. The PCA works as part of a team and supports the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife, respecting patients’ dignity and choices. The PCA participates in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors or households, seeks to make patient encounters positive and meaningful, and helps ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. The PCA demonstrates empathy and compassion, supports patient independence and choice, communicates effectively, fosters teamwork, and takes accountability for patient care. The position is on-site and is listed with a salary range of $15.00–$28.00.

Requirements

For Long Term Chronic Care PCA and MCU PCA roles, CNA certification in good standing upon hire is preferred, or current enrollment in nursing school with the first clinical experience completed.
For RSU PCA roles, CNA certification in good standing upon hire and ongoing is required.
Fluent English skills, verbal and written, are required.
Computer literacy is required.
Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively are required.
Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs.
Must pass the PCA skills test with a score of 70% or greater.

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond to the needs of patients and families.
Recognize and communicate changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member.
Follow Safe Patient Handling practices and maintain a no-manual-lift environment.
Participate in Quality Improvement programs.
Assist patients with personal care as indicated in their care plans.
Document pertinent information about care delivered in designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record.
Report accidents and incidents as they occur.
Immediately report observed or suspected patient 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, pulse oximetry, and urine and stool specimens.
Follow infection control practices.
Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes.
Maintain patient confidentiality and privacy 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 patients’ rooms and common program areas.
Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks.
Participate in committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned and trained to perform.