Health Aide ESP

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

PT BE 20-39 HRS

Elder Service Plan - Brockton, Brockton, MA, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 2520

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.58 Hourly

Harbor Health operates two Elder Service Plan Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a program that allows frail elders to live in their homes and communities. Our Elder Service Plan has two medical and day centers in Mattapan and Brockton, MA and cares for more than 580 participants. We are currently seeking a Health Aide to join our Home Care team to provide home care services and in center services in Brockton and Mattapan locations as needed.

Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!

Join our Home Care team and provide services for frail elders enabling them to remain living independently!

Role: The Health Aide provides personal care and supportive services to geriatric participants of the Elder Service Plan (ESP) PACE Program in participants’ homes and the PACE Adult Day Health Center when needed. Under the supervision of the Homecare Coordination Supervisor or Site Director, the PACE Aide delivers high-quality, person-centered care that supports participants’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing across settings. This is a dual-role position requiring flexibility, independent judgment, and the ability to reliably travel between the center and participant homes throughout the assigned workday.

Home Based Duties

• Receives and executes referral for home-based services as assigned.
• Provides personal care in the home including ADLs, skin care, nutrition support, light housekeeping, and laundry per the participant’s plan of care.
• Adheres to participant schedules and individualized care plans.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Care Nurse and Homecare Nurse Manager regarding participant status.
• Builds trusting, professional relationships with participants and family members.
• Uses clinical observation skills to recognize and report changes in participants’ physical or cognitive condition.

Center Based Duties (as Needed)

• Provides personal care assistance in the day center including ADLs, hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility support. Other duties would include meal assistance, escorting patients if needed, supporting recreational activities and collaborating with nursing and IDT Team. General Duties
• Must be able to travel reliably between the PACE Center and participant homes as assigned during the workday.
• Completes all required trainings by due date and attends monthly staff meetings.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Must be able to travel to and from multiple patients’ homes and the work site in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Home Health Aide Certification, Current Certified Nurse Assistant or Personal Care Assistant Certification required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification.
• One year of experience working with a Geriatric population is required, two or more years of experience with geriatric clients, preferably in a home setting preferred.
• Competency and command of the English language; must be able to read, write, speak and follow directions.
• Proven ability to to resolve problems creatively
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions; directions may be provided verbally or in written format
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess think critically in order to solve problems recognize potential changes in the client from their usual state
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to travel to and from site and patients homes in a timely manner and work occasional evenings, weekends or holidays
• Coursework in gerontology preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement.

When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.

Monday - Friday, day shift 30 hours weekly with full benefits