Patient Care Associate 32 Hour Day Shift

Hebrew SeniorLife•Boston, MA

20h•$15 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Associate works as a member of a care team to protect, sustain, and nurture residents and patients at the Center. The role assists with activities of daily living, care of residents’ and patients’ environments, and other needs as required, with the goal of promoting a high quality of life in a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in care. The associate demonstrates commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife’s philosophy and mission and recognizes residents’ and patients’ dignity and choices in daily life. They participate in the unit or household’s activities, work, and social environment, seek to make each encounter positive and meaningful, and help ensure safe, efficient, high-quality care. This position is 32 hours per week on days, with 8-hour shifts every other weekend from 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM. The role is on-site.

Requirements

For RSU Nursing Assistants, Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing is required upon hire and on an ongoing basis.
Fluent English verbal and written skills.
BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
Computer literacy.
Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Completion of mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs.
Core care competencies.

Responsibilities

Recognize and respond to the needs of residents, patients, and families.
Recognize and communicate changes in a resident’s or patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member.
Follow safe patient-handling practices, maintaining a no-manual-lift environment.
Participate in quality improvement programs.
Assist residents and patients with personal care as indicated in care plans.
Document pertinent information about care delivered in the designated areas of the electronic medical record.
Report accidents and incidents as they occur.
Immediately report observed or suspected resident or 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, blood glucose, 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 resident and patient rooms and common program areas.
Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks.
Participate in committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.