What are the responsibilities and job description for the CNA position at Hebrew SeniorLife, Inc.?
Overview
Hebrew SeniorLife employees set the highest standard in our commitment to redefine the experience of aging. With compassion, resilience, and determination, we make a difference in the lives of patients, residents, their families, and the broad senior care community every day. And they in ours as well. These life-changing connections give our work meaning and fuel our desire to advance our potential. To be all that we can be. At Hebrew SeniorLife, that’s uniquely possible. Because here we’re supported to always keep growing. And as we do, so does our collective impact.
Our benefits include:
• Excellent medical and dental benefits, available on your first day for positions over 24 hours/week• A 403b retirement plan open to all employees, including per diems• Generous paid time off• On-site health and wellness programming• Tuition reimbursement and scholarships• An employee recognition program
Responsibilities
Hebrew Rehabilitation Center has a great opportunity available for Patient Care Associate. The primary role of the patient care associate is to protect, sustain, and nurture the patients at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required. The goal of the work of the patient care associate is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for the patients. The patient care associate works as a member of a team that seeks to achieve a home like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care.
In addition, the patient care associate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care.
Required Qualifications
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, having completed first clinical experience.
- Massachusetts certification required
- 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