Personal Care Attendant - Per Diem - PACE Elder Service Plan

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge, Northern (MA, KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CHA PACE is seeking a Personal Care Attendant to provide ADL support in participants' homes or care settings under the supervision of CHA PACE leadership. Responsibilities include bathing assistance, laundry, maintaining a clean environment, and coordinating with the health care team to support independence.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience with older adults; direct care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least one year of experience with older adults preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in bathing, including complete, partial or sponge in tub or shower.
• Assist or provide laundry service as assigned.
• Ensure participant home/environment is clean and tidy to promote health and safety.
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members.
• Complete daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with ADLs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Category: Nurse Support
Department: CHA PACE
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Union Name: SH Laborers 381

Work Schedule: Day / Evening
Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8
Shift Details: 6:00am - 2:30pm; 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Hours/Week: 0.00
Weekend Requirements: n/a
Holiday Requirements: n/a
On Call Requirements: n/a

About CHA PACE

Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.

At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview

CHA PACE provides care for participants in multiple environments that include Adult Day Centers, Supportive Housing sites and in the community. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Center Director, and as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the Personal Care Attendant provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living for participants in their home environment and/or as prescribed in their plan of care and daily assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist participants in bathing, including complete, partial or sponge in tub or shower
• Assist or provide laundry service as assigned
• Ensure participant home/environment is clean and tidy to promote health and safety
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
• Complete daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with ADLs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year working with an older adult population required
• Experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional preferred

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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