Patient Care Associate 32 Hour Day Float

Hebrew SeniorLife•Boston, MA

7d•$15 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Position Summary The primary responsibility of this position is to assist residents in Activities of Daily Living. This includes, but is not limited to, toileting, bathing, dressing, taking vital signs and assessing residents’ need for additional medical attention. Nursing Assistants will also provide residents with assistance to take medications, under the careful supervision of the Nursing Coordinator. Nursing Assistants will also participate in the recreation program, under the supervision of the Program Manager. 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.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
A minimum of 2 years direct service experience with the elderly.
Knowledge of, and/or, 1 year of experience working with people with Alzheimer’s disease and/or related disorders.
Sensitivity to issues of aging.
Ability to be flexible with scheduling and work assignments.
Ability to work as a team.
Experience distributing medication required.
Maintain all certifications as required for employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in assisted living or rest home preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist residents in Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including toileting, bathing, dressing, and cueing for feeding.
Assist residents with ambulation and mobility devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs).
Help residents with ADL devices such as glasses and hearing aids.
Perform treatments including vital signs, weights, temperatures, skin care, and range of motion exercises.
Assist residents with medications under the supervision of the Nursing Coordinator.
Document in and refer to record-keeping systems (toileting book, dietary need book, daily communication book, flow sheets, SAMM documentation).
Assist the multi-disciplinary team in developing, implementing, and evaluating resident care plans.
Attend and contribute to care planning meetings.
Escort residents to medical appointments within the community.
Maintain cleanliness in resident rooms, bathrooms, storage areas, and common areas.
Responsible for bed making and linen changing.
Ensure needed resident care supplies are in stock and communicate needs to the Nursing Director.
Observe and report unsanitary conditions, fire, or safety hazards.
Inform Program Director of faulty equipment needing replacement.
Perform laundry for residents.
Observe and report changes in resident's physical, cognitive, or emotional status to Nursing Coordinator and/or Program Director.
Support the Therapeutic Recreation Department by assisting in daily activities and special events.
Assist residents to and from recreation programming.
Work collaboratively with peers as a team.
Maintain all required certifications.
Assist Nursing Director and Program Director in training new staff.
Responsible for resident’s safety and well-being during night shifts (if applicable).
Responsible for engaging residents who are awake during night shifts (if applicable).
Responsible for maintaining control of hand-held security phone during night shifts (if applicable).
Responsible for documenting resident’s incidents/issues for communication to the day shift (if applicable).
Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.