Program Aide – Arlington

Cooperative Elder Services, Inc.; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Company-contributed retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid family medical leave

Job summary

Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. is looking for a passionate Program Aide to support adults and seniors in Arlington, Massachusetts. The role involves providing personal care, assisting with activities, and ensuring participant well-being in a nurturing environment.

This full-time/part-time position requires a current Massachusetts CNA or HHA certification. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and a retirement plan. Join us in empowering seniors to age with dignity!

Qualifications

• Must pass criminal background check.
• Comfortable providing personal care for older adults.
• Interest in adult day health activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for older adults in adult day health activities.
• Develop and facilitate activities as part of the program staff.
• Assist participants with ambulation, transfers, and personal care.

Skills

Current Massachusetts CNA, HHA certification, or comparable experience

Current CPR certification

Experience and interest in working with adults with disabilities and the elderly

Ability to work collaboratively in teams

Job description

Job Overview

Cooperative Elder Service, Inc (CESI) is seeking a FULL TIME and/or PART TIME Program Aide who has a passion for improving the quality of life of adults and seniors within the communities we serve. CESI’s mission is to empower seniors and adults with medical or cognitive challenges to age-in-place by serving their health and socialization needs in a caring, nurturing environment. Program Aides are responsible for providing personal care for older adults participating in the adult day health activities, as well as developing and facilitating activities as part of our program staff. The Program Aide also assists participants with ambulation, transfers, and personal care.

This position is located in-person at Cooperative Elder Services’ adult day health program at 37 Broadway, in Arlington MA. Our centers are open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. PAs report to the Program Manager and must be willing to travel to other program centers as needed.

Pay Range: $20.00-$23.00 hourly

The Company

Cooperative Elder Services, Inc. (CESI) envisions communities where everyone can age with dignity. We are a non-profit, multi-site, Adult Day Health service provider.

• Department of Public Health and MassHealth Certified
• Serving local communities for over 45 years
• We believe in work-life balance for our employees

Qualifications & Skills

• Current Massachusetts CNA, HHA certification, or comparable experience
• Current CPR certification
• Must pass criminal background check
• Experience and interest in working adults with disabilities, the elderly, and persons with dementia
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Health & Dental Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Company-contributed retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability*
• Accrued vacation and sick time
• Paid and floating holiday time
• Paid family medical leave
• Reimbursement for certifications/ongoing certification renewal
• Reimbursement for approved CEUs

*a benefit our employees do not need to pay into