Patient Care Associate I Job at Hebrew SeniorLife, Roslindale, MA

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  • Hebrew SeniorLife
  • Roslindale, MA

Job Description

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

  • Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families

  • Recognize and communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member

  • Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment

  • Participate in Quality Improvement programs

  • Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans

  • Document pertinent information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record

  • Report accidents and incidents as they occur

  • Report any observed or suspected patient abuse immediately

  • Observe and report skin integrity

  • Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed

  • Be proficient in obtaining vital signs and other procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as directed

  • Follow infection control practices

  • Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient 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 the patient’s room and common program areas

  • Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks

  • Participate in committee meetings

  • Other duties as assigned and trained to perform

Qualifications :

  • Long term chronic care PCA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience. 

  • RSU PCA: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and on-going.

  • Fluent English skills required – verbal and written

  • Computer literacy required

  • Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively

  • Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs

 

Remote Type

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $28.00

Job Tags

Immediate start,

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