Personal Care Specialist

Element Care PACE; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 27,152 - 33,778; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A Health Facility in Methuen, MA, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) for a full-time position. The role involves providing personal care and support to elderly participants, monitoring vital signs, assisting with meals, and ensuring a clean environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and HHA certification. A salary range of $19.71–$24.52 per hour is offered, along with a positive work culture and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to perform lifting of participants for transfers.
• Frequent local travel; bilingual preferred (Mandarin/Vietnamese/Khmer or Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with all aspects of personal care.
• Report medical complaints/changes to the primary nurse.
• Restock supplies and maintain cleanliness of exam rooms.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to relate well to elders

Performing vital signs

Cooperative teamwork

Transportation for participants

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HHA certification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits! The CNA or HHA serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the incumbent participates in all aspects of planning, implementation, and evaluation of personal care and safety for participants at the ADH and in the community. This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday 8–4; no nights, weekends or holidays!

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed.
• Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance.
• Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring.
• Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant’s physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse.
• Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed.
• Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment.
• Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets.
• Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc.
• Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1.
• Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely.
• Completes required training timely and attends monthly meetings and training as required.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains and attends CPR training as required.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties, as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• HHA certification or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs.
• Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes.
• Effective communication, verbal and written.
• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with the team.
• Frequent local travel; Mandarin/Vietnamese/Khmer or Spanish speaking Preferred.
• Covid vaccinated preferred.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation

19.71–24.52 hourly wage.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Seniority Level

Entry level

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Equal Employment Opportunity

Element Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Element Care is committed to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working environment.