Patient Care Associate 32 hours Day Float Pool

Job Description

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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 Patient Care Associate's work is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for patients. The Patient Care Associate works as part of a team that strives to create 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 patients’ 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 a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with families Articulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and the 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.

Qualifications

Long-term chronic care PCA Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred, in good standing upon hire, or current enrollment in a nursing school, with completion of the 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.