Elderly Care Attendant - ADL Support (Per Diem)

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

CHA PACE provides care for participants in multiple environments that include Adult Day Centers, Supportive Housing sites and in the community. Under supervision, the Personal Care Attendant offers assistance with Activities of Daily Living in participants' home environments or as prescribed in their plan of care and daily assignment.

CHA PACE collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated medical and behavioral health services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year working with an older adult population required.
• Experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in bathing, including complete, partial or sponge in tub or shower
• Assist or provide laundry service as assigned
• Ensure participant home/environment is clean and tidy to promote health and safety
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
• Complete daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with ADLs

Skills

ADL assistance

Home care

Direct care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHA PACE provides care for participants in multiple environments that include Adult Day Centers, Supportive Housing sites and in the community. Under supervision, the Personal Care Attendant offers assistance with Activities of Daily Living in participants' home environments or as prescribed in their plan of care and daily assignment.

CHA PACE collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to deliver integrated medical and behavioral health services.