Patient Care Associate Weekend Shift

Job Description

Position Summary:

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. The goal is to promote a high quality of life for the patients. The PCA works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home‑like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care and demonstrates a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew Senior Life, recognizing patient dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life, participating in activities, work, and social environments of the floors/households, and striving to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience while ensuring safe and efficient quality care.

• 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 HIPAA 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

• Long‑term chronic care PCA:
  Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience
• RSU PCA:
  Certified Nursing Assistant certification required in good standing upon hire and ongoing
• 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:
On‑site

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

Hebrew Senior Life is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.