Patient Care Associate

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The primary role of the Patient Care Associate (PCA) is to protect, sustain, and nurture the patients that live at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required, to promote a high quality of life. The PCA works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in care.

The PCA demonstrates a commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew Senior Life and recognizes patient dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They participate in activities on the floors/households and strive to make every patient encounter positive and meaningful while ensuring safe and efficient quality care.

• Demonstrates empathy and compassion with patients and families
• Supports independence and patient choice in care
• Strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork
• Commitment to excellence and high-quality care
• Accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care

• Recognize and respond to the needs of patients and families
• Communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member
• Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices (no manual lift environment)
• Participate in Quality Improvement programs
• Assist patients with personal care as indicated in care plans
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s electronic medical record
• Report accidents, incidents, and suspected abuse immediately
• Observe and report skin integrity
• Attend daily report, team, and care-planning meetings as needed
• Obtain vital signs and other procedures (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight, pulse oximetry, urine and stool specimens) as directed
• Follow infection control practices
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient (HIPAA)
• Communicate effectively with peers, team members, patients, and families
• Facilitate life enrichment activities to 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

• Long-term chronic care PCA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in nursing school with completed first clinical experience
• RSU PCA: CNA certification is required in good standing upon hire and ongoing
• Fluent English skills – verbal and written
• Computer literacy required
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs

• Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health

Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Part-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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