Patient Care Associate, per diemSpaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge • Cambridge, MA, United States

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Patient Care Associate, per diem

Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge • Cambridge, MA, United States

19 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Performs vital signs, weights / heights, intakes, and outputs with accuracy and within established time frame and / or as requested.
Completes all documentation in the medical record as required.
Interacts with patients and their families effectively.
Helps patients with a number of basic hygiene tasks. This may include bathing and dressing patients, helping them use the toilet if needed, and feeding them.
Assist with helping patients turn and reposition themselves in bed as needed and help them move between the bed and a wheelchair if they use one.
Listens to any health concerns patients may have and report those concerns to the nurses.

Qualifications and Experience Education / Degree Required :

High school diploma, GED or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification. Experience / Certification Required :

Recent experience and / or training in clinical patient care. Preferred : - Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR - Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.

For Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Center, Brighton, certification as a Nursing Assistant at time of hire or completion of a nursing assistant training program and certified within 120 days of employment and must remain active thereafter. Nursing students currently enrolled in a formal nursing program who have successfully completed at leastone clinical rotation can remain employed for 120 days or longer if become certified. Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required :

Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.

Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.

Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.

Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.

Knowledge of DPH / OEMS regulations. Preferred :

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. - Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. - Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.

High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.

Attention to detail. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment : Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non weather) X Work in high place(s) X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shock X Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable / explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Dust or other irritants X Grease or oils X Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animals X Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents / chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) X Other X Lifting / Carry Requirements of this job No Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Push / Pull Requirements of this job : No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X X Up to 100 pounds X X Over 100 pounds X X Physical Activity requirements of this job : Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Stand X Walk X Sit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch X Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) X Type / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms X Climb stairs X Climb ladder or other equipment X Drive / operate motor vehicle X Balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl X Speak X Hear X Taste X Smell X Touch X Other X Vision Requirements of this job : Vision Requirement Always called upon in job Sometimes called upon in job Rarely called upon in job Close vision X Distance vision X Color vision X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Other Safety equipment used while performing this job : Safety eye glasses X Gowns X Filter lens (welding / soldering) Scrubs X Face shields X Boots Ear plugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust mask X Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Gloves X Other Level of noise typical in this work environment : Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud

Additional Job Description

The Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and / or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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