Patient Care Associate 24 Hour Day Shift
About The Position
The Patient Care Associate, identified in the description as a Nursing Assistant, protects, sustains, and nurtures residents and patients at the Center. The role assists with activities of daily living, care of residents’ and patients’ environments, and other needs to promote a high quality of life. The Nursing Assistant works as part of a team to support a home-like setting and excellent care. The position calls for commitment to Hebrew SeniorLife’s philosophy and mission, respect for residents’ and patients’ dignity and choices, and active participation in the unit’s activities, work, and social environment. The associate aims to make each interaction positive and meaningful while providing safe, efficient, quality care. This is a 24-hour position with 8-hour day shifts, including every other weekend. Listed shift hours are 6:45 AM–3:15 PM. The position 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 skills, verbal and written.
- BLS/CPR certification required 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.
- 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 and communicate changes in a resident’s or patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member.
- Adhere to 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 pertinent information about care delivered in the designated areas of the resident’s or patient’s 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 perform directed procedures, 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
