Patient Care Associate (Night) - Spaulding

Patient Care Associate (Night)

• Spaulding Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod United States, Massachusetts, East Sandwich May 08, 2026 Provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed Nurse.
• 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' needs.
• 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.
• Spaulding Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education/Degree Required:

• High school diploma, GED
• or equivalent required unless candidate holds a nursing assistant certification.

Experience/Certification Required:

• Recent experience and/or training in clinical patient care.

Preferred:

• Enrollment in a Nursing, Pre-Med, or Physician Assistant (PA) undergraduate program, with a minimum of one semester of completed patient care rotations at the time of hire. OR
• Possession of a valid license, certification, or enrollment as a student in a Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, or EMT-accredited program at the time of hire.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required:

• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills with the English language.
• Must demonstrate basic skills in math and computer science.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform, modify, and record all physical therapy skills with relevance to appropriate thoroughness and sequencing.
• Healthcare Provider CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of

DPH/OEMS

regulations.

Preferred:

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

Full-time, 40-hour/week, EO weekend schedule $750 Sign-On Bonus Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands 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.