Geriatric Personal Care & Vital Signs Specialist

Element Care; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care in Beverly, MA seeks a Personal Care Specialist to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under supervision of a licensed nurse you assist with personal care, meals, and monitoring for geriatric participants at the ADH and in the community.

Your duties include vital signs, escorting to appointments, restocking supplies, maintaining clean exam and living spaces, and attending trainings. HS diploma preferred; HHA certification recommended; minimum 1 year of elder care experience.

Qualifications

• Requires HHA certification or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site and in the community.
• Assists with meals, including 1:1 feedings, and follows diet and fluid restrictions.
• Monitors vital signs and assists nursing with specimens and oxygen as directed.
• Reports medical changes to the primary nurse and escorts participants to appointments.
• Maintains cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets, and restocks supplies.

Skills

HHA certification

Geriatric care

Vital signs

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HHA certification or equivalent

Job description

Element Care in Beverly, MA seeks a Personal Care Specialist to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under supervision of a licensed nurse you assist with personal care, meals, and monitoring for geriatric participants at the ADH and in the community.

Your duties include vital signs, escorting to appointments, restocking supplies, maintaining clean exam and living spaces, and attending trainings. HS diploma preferred; HHA certification recommended; minimum 1 year of elder care experience.