Personal Care Assistant

NeighborHealth; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

NeighborHealth is seeking a Per Diem Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support the PACE Center in Revere and surrounding areas. The role covers day room staff absences, escorts to external appointments, and participation in daily activities for older adults.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meals, and rehabilitation activities while maintaining safety during transport. You may float to other sites to support patient care needs throughout the program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• CNA or Home Health Aide certification.
• Experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals and activities.
• Accompany participants to transportation and appointments to ensure safety.
• Float to other sites as needed to support patient care across the program.

Skills

Elder care

Group activities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Bilingual

Education

CNA or Home Health Aide certification

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center!

As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you’re a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we’re advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type:

Part time

Department:

PACE Center

All Locations:

10 Garofalo Street - Revere PACE, 155 Addison Street - Addison ACS, 225 Sumner Street - Lewis Mall, 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop, 801 Broadway

Position Summary:

Per Diem position to cover day room staff absences at PACE center and to cover escorts for participants to external appointments.

Regular duties to include:

Assists PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals, group and individual activities. Accompanies participants on transportation as needed to ensure safety. May be assigned to assist supported housing participants with morning care. Actively contributes to the operations of the Day Center by contributing ideas for the activities program and offering suggestions to improve daily operations. Contributes to participant care planning and assessment through reports to the Activities Coordinator, PACE Center Nurses and Rehabilitation staff. Requires employee to float to other sites to support patient care needs across the program.

EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED
• Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with older adults or frail populations preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide care and demonstrate respect for frail elders
• Creativity and confidence in leading group activities.
• Good communication skills
• Able to work effectively with fellow PCA’s and the
• Interdisciplinary Team.
• Flexibility, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual a plus

Starting at $21.00 and up to $30.00 an hour based on experience.

EEO & Accommodation Statement:

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmativeaction employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request

E-Verify Program Participation Statement:

NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment.