Patient Care Associate, Per Diem - East Sandwich

Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse.

• Patient care plan is carried out as directed by Registered Nurse.
• Patient physical care is provided such as bed bath, toileting, grooming, changing bed linen, etc. per established guidelines.
• Patient general care is provided such as positioning, lifting and turning, and using adaptive and transfer equipment per established guidelines.
• Patient monitoring activities such as vital signs and blood glucose are performed per established guidelines.
• Patients are prepared for meals, assisting when appropriate to meet patients’ need.
• Patient rounds are performed regularly, and call lights are answered promptly to meet patients’ needs.
• Patient care is documented in a timely manner adhering to established standards.
• Patient room clutter is organized to make best use of space and clean environment.
• Specimens are obtained and labeled consistent with established procedures.
• Mentoring and teaching is provided for new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
  
  

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. (Spaulding Cape Cod)
  
  

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.
  
  

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

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

Level Of Noise Typical In This Work Environment:

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

X

Loud

Very loud

Primary Location

MA-East Sandwich-SCC Spaulding Cape Cod

Work Locations

SCC Spaulding Cape Cod

Job

Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Associate

Organization

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod(SRN and SCC)

Schedule

Per Diem

Standard Hours

1

Shift

Evening Job

Posted Shift Description

Evenings or Nights

Employee Status

Limited Term / Per Diem

Recruiting Department

SCC Nursing

Job Posting

Nov 1, 2024