Patient Care Associate Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Massachusetts Certified Nursing Assistant certification in good standing upon hire and on an ongoing basis.
• Fluent English skills, both verbal and written.
• BLS/CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Computer literacy.
• Flexibility and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs.
• Meet 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.
• 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 pertinent care information 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 specimen collection.
• 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 and serve meals and snacks, and clean up afterward.
• Participate in committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.