CNA or HHA

Element Care PACE; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A health care provider in Massachusetts is hiring a full-time CNA or HHA. This role involves assisting participants with personal care, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring safety at the site. Candidates must have a high school diploma, HHA certification, and experience with the geriatric population. Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to elders are essential. The position offers a work-life balance with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to perform vital signs and lifting of participants for transfer.
• Vietnamese or Khmer speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists participants with all aspects of personal care.
• Monitors safety and cleanliness of the site.
• Reports medical complaints or changes to the primary nurse.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to relate well to elders

Vital signs monitoring

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HHA certification or equivalent

Job description

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The CNA or HHA 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. This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; 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 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.

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.
• Frequent local travel
  Vietnamese or Khmer speaking preferred
  Covid vaccine required.
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEO Statement

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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