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: 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 IV. Qualifications : Long term chronic care PCA and MCU 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 Pass PCA skills test with 70% or greater V. Physical Requirements Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
Job Description: I. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality-nursing care and to maximize the quality of life for the patients. The RN is an integral member of the clinical support team, and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of the patients. The RN is an active supporter of the culture change initiatives, and serves as a role model and mentor to others. In addition, the RN 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 units, 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. Position Responsibilities: Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and HSL core competencies Collaborates with other members of the clinical support team (MD, NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietician) to meet the clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of care Adheres to best practice recommendations and implements evidence based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patients Practices in a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of assigned patients Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible Ensures adherence to the plan of care, revises as necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an individualized approach to patient’s needs Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record Identifies and seeks out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective care Delegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem resolution Role models professional behavior Actively participates in shared governance, committees, etc Collaborates in the development of new work processes and systems Serves as a resource and support to the elder assistants in the units Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit and neighborhood Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practice and regulatory matters Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance improvement projects Participate and assists with activities (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNs May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities. Responsibilities may include: Giving shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to assigned unit during shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident reports, concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharges during shift Attend rounds (wound, physician etc) Provides oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signs nursing assessments and initial care plans. If acting in the capacity of charge nurse, may develop patient care assignments (appointing other staff, RN, LPN or PCA to implement an established care plan for a designated period of work time), create schedules, and contribute to performance evaluations and educating other staff on HSL policy and procedure. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. III. Qualifications : Graduate of approved school of nursing required; BSN preferred Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good standing Previous experience preferred Understand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC required Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume in order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing. Must have ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle even difficult situations. Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, written and verbal Remote Type Salary Range: $32.13 - $48.20
Job Description: JOB DESCRIPTION Hebrew SeniorLife Revision date: December, 2024 Position Title: Patient Care Associate (PCA) Position code: NS18_(cost center) Job Family: Sup II FLSA: Non-exempt Location: Roslindale, Dedham Title of Immediate Supervisor: Nurse Manager, Director of Nursing 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 V. Physical Requirements Please refer to the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health _________________________________ _______ Employee Signature Date Remote Type Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
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 Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
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 Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
