Patient Care Associate
 Newton-Wellesley Hospital | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Newton | |
| 2014 Washington Street (Show on map) | |
 Dec 14, 2025 | |
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Summary: Working under the direction of licensed personnel, assists patients with activities of daily living tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Also assists with taking patients' temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions: - Performs patient care-related duties and clinical functions as assigned, including, but not limited to, performing and documenting point of care, vital signs, EKGs, bathing and other sanitary needs of patients, transferring and assisting with ambulation of patients, 1:1 patient observation for safety purposes, and phlebotomy. Assist RNs and physicians with other exams and treatments as required. - Completes all documentation such as height, weight, intake of fluids and food, output of urine/stool/vomit/other drainage, and blood glucose results in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). - Assists patients with food tray setup, eating, and feeding if necessary. - Ensures that patient rooms are stocked, equipped, and cleaned appropriately, as needs indicate and as patient volumes change. - Retrieves equipment from other areas, sets up equipment, cleans equipment between patient use, and reports malfunctioning equipment per organizational policy. - Assists with admitting and discharging patients. - Facilitates orientation of new PCA team members as directed. - Interacts with patients, visitors, and other care team members effectively - Communicates with nursing staff in an effective and timely manner around issues related to patient care and patient condition. - Fosters a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting teamwork and professional growth. - Performs other duties as assigned - Complies with all policies and standards Education Certified Medical Assistant [National Certification]- preferred Emergency Medical Technician- preferred Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician [National Certification]- preferred Physical Requirements
Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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. | |