Personal Care Specialist

Element Care; Rial Side (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care in Massachusetts seeks a Personal Care Specialist to join the PACE Interdisciplinary Team under a licensed nurse. You will assist participants with personal care at the site and in the community, help with meals (including 1:1 feedings), and monitor vital signs.

Reporting changes to nursing staff, escorting to appointments, and maintaining clean spaces are part of the role. Strong communication and a compassionate approach are essential.

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 team.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site and in the community.
• Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings, following diet and fluid restrictions.
• Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring.
• Reports medical changes to the primary nurse.
• Serves as an escort for medical appointments as needed.
• Restocks supplies and maintains cleanliness of rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and closets.
• Sanitizes tables, chairs and exam areas; adheres to policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HHA certification

Job description

The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community.

Essential Functions:

• 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 trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains and attend 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.

Job Specifications:

• 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 team.