Patient Care Associate

1 week ago


Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge Full time
Job Summary

As a Patient Care Associate at Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care and support to our patients and families. Under the direction of a registered nurse, you will assist in clinical support functions to promote a safe and compassionate patient care environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out patient care plans as directed by a registered nurse.
  • Provide patient physical care, including bed baths, toileting, grooming, and changing bed linen, according to established guidelines.
  • Assist patients with positioning, lifting, and turning, and use adaptive and transfer equipment as needed.
  • Perform patient monitoring activities, such as vital signs and blood glucose, according to established guidelines.
  • Prepare patients for meals and assist with feeding as needed.
  • Perform patient rounds regularly and respond promptly to call lights to meet patients' needs.
  • Document patient care in a timely manner, adhering to established standards.
  • Organize patient rooms to maintain a clean and safe environment.
  • Obtain and label specimens according to established procedures.
  • Mentor and teach new nursing assistants to meet performance expectations.
  • Complete additional department, organization, or network activities as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent required, unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.
  • Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Enrollment in a nursing, pre-med, or physician assistant undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire.
  • 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 and Abilities
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
  • Basic skills in math and computer science.
  • 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.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This role requires working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and other hazardous materials. The physical demands of this role include standing, walking, sitting, and using hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch.

This role requires working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious diseases, and other hazardous materials. The physical demands of this role include standing, walking, sitting, and using hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch.



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