Job Description: I. 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 of the work of the Patient Care Associate, is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for the patients. The Patient Care Associate, works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care. In addition, the Patient Care Associate, will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all interactions with patients and with families Articulates importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and ability to foster teamwork Articulates commitment to excellence and high quality care Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care III. Position Responsibilities: 1. Recognize and respond to the needs of the patients and families 2. Recognize and communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate nursing team member 3. Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices, i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment 4. Participate in Quality Improvement programs 5. Assist patients with all aspects of personal care as indicated in the care plans 6. Document pertinent information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the patient’s electronic medical record 7. Report accidents and incidents as they occur 8. Report any observed or suspected patient abuse immediately 9. Observe and report skin integrity 10. Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as needed 11. 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 12. Follow infection control practices 13. Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes 14. Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to HIPPA regulations 15. Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, patients and families 16. Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage patient engagement 17. Maintain cleanliness of the patient’s room and common program areas 18. Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks 19. Participate in committee meetings 20. Other duties as assigned and trained to perform IV. 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: On-site Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00 Welcome to Hebrew SeniorLife Careers! For All You Can Be At Hebrew SeniorLife, you’ll set the highest standard as part of our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, you’ll make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they will make a difference in yours. These life-changing connections will give your work meaning and fuel your desire to be all that you can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here you’ll be supported to always keep growing. And as you do, so will our collective impact.

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