Patient Care Associate, Per D
 Spaulding Hospital - Boston and Cambridge | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge | |
| 1575 Cambridge Street (Show on map) | |
 Jun 18, 2025 | |
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Summary Under the direction of a registered/licensed nurse (RN), the PCA as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team assists in clinical support functions to promote a safe, compassionate patient care environment. Key Responsibilities * 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. * MGB Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.
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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. | |