Personal Care Specialist - Float

Element Care; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Care seeks a Personal Care Specialist to support participants in the PACE program at the ADH and in the community under a licensed nurse. You will assist with personal care and meals, monitor vital signs, and accompany participants to appointments.

Preferred candidates hold an HHA certification and at least one year of geriatric care experience, with a commitment to safety, dignity, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• HHA certification or equivalent.
• Minimum one year of geriatric care experience.
• Ability to pass a fit test and wear respirator safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with personal care at site and in the community.
• Assist with meals, including 1:1 feedings, and follow dietary restrictions.
• Monitor vital signs and assist with transfers.
• Escort participants to medical appointments as needed.
• Restock supplies and maintain clean exam rooms and common areas.
• Maintain CPR training and adhere to safety procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

CPR

Communication

Patient care

Transfers

Education

HHA certification

High School diploma

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.