Patient Care Associate

Job Description:

Position Summary - 8 hours – Evenings: Saturday and Sunday, every other weekend (2:45 PM–11:15 PM).

The primary role of the Nursing Assistant is to protect, sustain, and nurture the residents/patients that live at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the resident/patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required. The goal of the work of the nursing assistant is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for the residents/patients. The nursing assistant 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 nursing assistant will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize resident/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 unit/households, and strive to make every resident/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 residents and with families
• Articulates importance of supporting independence and resident choice when caring for residents
• 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 resident care

III. Position Responsibilities:

1.      Recognize and respond to the needs of the residents/patients and families

2.      Recognize and communicate changes in the resident/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 residents/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 resident/patient’s electronic medical record.

7.       Report accidents and incidents as they occur

8.      Report any observed or suspected resident/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, blood glucose levels, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as directed

12.  Perform electrocardiograms and bladder scans

13.  Follow infection control practices

14.  Attend and participate in ongoing training and educational classes

15.  *Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the resident/patient according to HIPPA regulations

16.  *Communicate effectively with peers, other team members, residents/patients and families

17.  Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage resident/patient engagement 

18.  Maintain cleanliness of the resident/patient’s room and common program areas

19.  Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks

20.  Participate in committee meetings

21.  Other duties as assigned

IV. Qualifications:

• RSU Nursing Assistants:  MA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and on-going.
• Fluent English skills required – verbal and written
• BLS / CPR Certification within 90 days of hire required
• Computer literacy required
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs
• Core care competencies
• Pass nursing assistant skills test with 70% or greater

Remote Type:

On-site

Salary Range:

$15.00 - $28.00