Certified Nursing Assistant
Company: Hebrew SeniorLife
Location: Dedham
Posted on: February 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: I. Position Summary: The primary role of the
Patient Care Associate (PCA), is to protect, sustain, and nurture
the patients that live 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. II. Core
Competencies: • Demonstrates empathy and compassion with all
interactions with patients and with families • Articulates
importance of supporting independence and patient choice when
caring for patients • Demonstrates strong communication skills and
ability to foster teamwork • Articulates commitment to excellence
and high quality care • Articulates the importance of
accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and
patient care III. Position Responsibilities: 1. Recognize and
respond to the needs of the patients and families 2. Recognize and
communicate changes in the patient’s condition to the appropriate
nursing team member 3. Adhere to Safe Patient Handling practices,
i.e. maintain a no manual lift environment 4. Participate in
Quality Improvement programs 5. Assist patients with all aspects of
personal care as indicated in the care plans 6. Document pertinent
information regarding care delivered in the designated areas of the
patient’s electronic medical record 7. Report accidents and
incidents as they occur 8. Report any observed or suspected patient
abuse immediately 9. Observe and report skin integrity 10.
Participate in daily report team and care planning meetings as
needed 11. Be proficient in obtaining vital signs and other
procedures such as temperature, pulse, respirations, blood
pressure, weight, pulse oximetry and urine and stool specimens as
directed 12. Follow infection control practices 13. Attend and
participate in ongoing training and educational classes 14.
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of the patient according to
HIPPA regulations 15. Communicate effectively with peers, other
team members, patients and families 16. Facilitate life enrichment
activities that encourage patient engagement 17. Maintain
cleanliness of the patient’s room and common program areas 18.
Prepare, serve, and clean up after meals and snacks 19. Participate
in committee meetings 20. Other duties as assigned and trained to
perform IV. Qualifications: • Long term chronic care PCA and MCU
PCA: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good
standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school,
having completed first clinical experience. • RSU PCA: Certified
Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon
hire and on-going. • 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 • Pass PCA skills
test with 70% or greater V. Physical Requirements • Please refer to
the Physical Requirements sheets in Occupational Health Remote Type
Salary Range: $15.00 - $28.00
Keywords: Hebrew SeniorLife, Nashua , Certified Nursing Assistant, Healthcare , Dedham, New Hampshire
