Personal Care Assistant

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

Job summary

NeighborHealth seeks a Part-time Per Diem Day Center Aide to cover day room staff absences at the PACE Center and to escort participants to external appointments. The role involves assisting participants with personal care, meals, restorative activities, and participating in group sessions.

Flexibility to float to other sites and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team is expected, with focus on safety and compassionate care for older adults.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.
• Experience with older adults or frail populations.

Responsibilities

• Assists PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals, group and individual activities.
• Accompanies participants on transportation to ensure safety.
• Potentially assists with morning care for housing participants.
• Contributes ideas to activities program and suggests improvements to daily operations.
• Prepares reports to the Activities Coordinator, PACE Center Nurses and Rehabilitation staff.
• May float to other sites to support patient care needs across the program.

Skills

Bilingual

Communication

Group activity leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide certification

Job description

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/affirmative action 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.