Geriatric Home Care Aide

Veterans in Healthcare; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbor Health's Elder Service Plan in Brockton, MA seeks a Health Aide to provide personal care and supportive services in participants' homes and at the PACE Adult Day Health Center as needed. This 30-hour weekly role requires travel between the Brockton and Mattapan centers, with day shifts and full benefits as part of our Home Care team.

A valid Home Health Aide certification or CNA/PCA certification, BLS, and a year of geriatric experience are required, along with strong English

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Home Health Aide Certification, and CNA/PCA certification required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• One year of geriatric experience is required; two+ years preferred.
• Fluent English (read, write, speak) required.
• Must be able to travel between home and center locations.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work ability.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends or holidays as needed.
• Gerontology coursework is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care in the home including ADLs, nutrition support, light housekeeping and laundry.
• Deliver center-based PACE services as needed and escort participants as required.
• Communicate with Home Care Nurse and Supervisor about participant status.
• Travel between Brockton and Mattapan sites as part of daily duties.
• Maintain attendance and complete trainings by due dates.

Skills

High School Diploma GED

HHA CNA PCA Certification

BLS Certification

Geriatric experience 1+ year

English communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Travel to homes and centers

Flexibility to work evenings/weekends/

Gerontology coursework preferred

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide Certification

Current CNA or Personal Care Assistant Certification

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Harbor Health's Elder Service Plan in Brockton, MA seeks a Health Aide to provide personal care and supportive services in participants' homes and at the PACE Adult Day Health Center as needed. This 30-hour weekly role requires travel between the Brockton and Mattapan centers, with day shifts and full benefits as part of our Home Care team.

A valid Home Health Aide certification or CNA/PCA certification, BLS, and a year of geriatric experience are required, along with strong English