Patient Care Associate

Hebrew SeniorLife

Part-time Patient Care Associate assisting elderly patients with daily living, personal care, vital signs, and engagement activities. Hebrew SeniorLife provides senior care and aging services.

Posted 8/5/2026part-timeRoslindale • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $15 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care, including activities of daily living, vital sign monitoring, and effective communication with patients and healthcare teams. Adheres to safety and infection control practices while maintaining patient confidentiality and engaging in quality improvement initiatives.

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Certified Nursing Assistant CertificationPatient Care AssistanceVital Sign MonitoringElectronic Medical Records DocumentationInfection Control Practices

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Hard Skills

Patient Care AssistanceVital Sign MonitoringElectronic Medical Records DocumentationSafe Patient HandlingQuality Improvement Participation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationFlexibilityCollaborationIndependence

Tools & Technologies

Electronic Medical Records

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Industry Keywords

Activities of Daily LivingPatient EngagementInfection ControlPatient ConfidentialityLife Enrichment Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Protect, sustain, and nurture patients living at the Center
Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care according to care plans
Maintain patients’ environments, including rooms and common program areas
Recognize and respond to patient and family needs
Communicate changes in patient condition to the appropriate nursing team member
Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices and maintain a no-manual-lift environment
Participate in Quality Improvement programs, daily reports, care planning meetings, and committee meetings
Document care delivered in patients’ electronic medical records
Report accidents, incidents, and suspected patient abuse
Observe and report skin integrity
Obtain vital signs and specimens as directed
Follow infection control practices and maintain patient confidentiality and privacy
Facilitate life enrichment activities that encourage patient engagement
Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks
Communicate effectively with peers, team members, patients, and families
Perform other duties as assigned and trained

Requirements

What you’ll need

Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good standing upon hire for long-term chronic care PCA and MCU PCA roles
Current enrollment in a nursing school and completion of the first clinical experience may qualify for long-term chronic care PCA and MCU PCA roles
Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and ongoing for RSU PCA
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
Must pass the PCA skills test with a score of 70% or greater

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ongoing training and educational classes
Support for continued growth and development
Meaningful work serving patients, residents, families, and the senior care community