SHC - Patient Care Associate, 32 Hour Evening Rotating 4W
Company: Spaulding Rehabilitation
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: June 7, 2021
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT: 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. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Assists with meeting direct patient care needs 2.Consistently fosters a healing environment with respect and
kindness demonstrating respect for all individuals with sensitivity
to cultural diversity 3.Contributes to the plan of care through ongoing communication
with the RN 4.Assists with patient data and specimen collection 5.Assists with equipment preparation and set up 6.Supports a Culture of Safety by providing a safe and
comfortable patient/family experience where risks are reduced
and/or eliminated 6.1.Completes hourly patient care rounds, anticipating patient
needs proactively 6.2.Maintains patient and family privacy and confidentiality 6.3.Responds to patient and family requests, including answering
patient call lights in a timely manner 6.4.Seeks registered nurse assistance to meet patient/family
needs when necessary. 6.5.Communicates in a respectful manner with all members of the
interdisciplinary team 6.6.Monitors patient and environment for safety concerns and
immediately reports changes to RN/licensed nurse 6.7.Maintains a safe and clean patient care environment 6.8.Follows Infection Prevention Practices a.Proper hand washing demonstrated 100% of the time b.Utilizes 2 patient identifiers for proper patient
identification prior to all specimen collections 6.9 Follows Safe Patient Handling principles to maintain safety
for both patients and staff 7.Documents aspects of care on approved forms or electronic
medical record 8.Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary team to meet
patient/family and unit/department needs 9.Proactively provides assistance to others 10.Performs delegated responsibilities and demonstrates
willingness to adapt to changing unit demands 11.Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on
assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit profiles 12.Mentoring and teaching is provided for new PCAs to meet
performance expectations 13.Other duties as assigned In collaboration with the Nursing Manager/Director and Clinical
Nurse Specialist/Nursing Practice Specialist/Nursing Professional
Development Specialist identifies and meets learning needs.
Completes annual required training and updates knowledge through
periodic inservices. Direct Patient Care: Patient Data and Specimen Collection: Equipment: Documentation on Approved Forms and in Medical Record Qualifications and Experience Education/Degree Required Certifications: Required: Experience Preferred Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g.
computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.) Required: Preferred: 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 Other 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 Other Level of noise typical in this work environment: Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud
Keywords: Spaulding Rehabilitation, Cambridge , SHC - Patient Care Associate, 32 Hour Evening Rotating 4W, Other , Cambridge, Massachusetts
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