Program Assistant- CNA/HHA/PCA FULL TIME

Rogerson Communities; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rogerson Communities in Boston seeks a Program Assistant (CNA/HHA/PCA) to provide direct care in an adult day setting. You will assist with daily living activities, document care, and support clinical staff while engaging participants in therapeutic activities in the community.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1+ year experience with adults in healthcare or social services. This is a full-time, on-site position located in Boston, MA.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year experience with adults in healthcare or social services.
• Sensitivity to the needs of disabled adults from diverse backgrounds.
• Awareness of and ability to execute basic transfer techniques; ability to lift moderate weight.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist visitors, caregivers, providers and community members professionally.
• Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living and document accordingly.
• Assist program nurses in collecting medical information, vital signs, and treatments.
• Lead or assist in therapeutic activities in the program and out in the community.
• Engage participants therapeutically to ensure quality care.
• Observe and report health or mental status changes to supervisor and/or clinical staff.
• Provide de-escalation and behavior management to maintain safety and well-being.
• Record incident reports to ensure accurate data.
• Keep all activity and dining areas neat and orderly.
• Participate in staff meetings and mandatory trainings.
• Set up activity areas and supplies for scheduled activities.
• Assist with meal prep, serving and cleanup.
• Document participant attendance and assist with transportation as needed.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Empathy & interpersonal

Transfer techniques

Safe lifting

Diversity sensitivity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1+ years experience in healthcare or social services

Job description

Program Assistant- CNA/HHA/PCA FULL TIME

Job Category: Direct Care

Requisition Number: PROGR001581

• Posted : August 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Rog Roslindale Adult Day
Boston, MA 02131, USA

Compensation: $18-$19/ hourly without certification; $20-$23/hourly with certification (CNA/HHA/PCA)

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent, one or more years of experience working with adults in a healthcare or social service setting,
• Sensitivity to the needs of disabled adults from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds,
• Awareness of and ability to execute basic transfer techniques, and ability to lift moderate weight without injury.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet and assist visitors, caregivers, providers and community members in a professional and courteous manner
• Provide participants with assistance in the Activities of Daily Living, and document accordingly.
• Assist clinical staff in implementing participant care plans, and verbally reporting care plan concerns/updates.
• Assist program nurses in collecting medical information, i.e., vital signs and carrying out treatments or therapies.
• Lead or assist in therapeutic activities as planned both in the program and out in the community.
• Engage participants therapeutically to encourage quality care delivery
• Observe and report any change in participant's health or mental status to program manager and/or clinical staff
• Provide initial de-escalation and behavior management interventions to maintain safety and well-being
• Provide initial incident reporting information as needed to ensure accurate incident/accident data
• Keep all activity areas, dining areas and rest rooms neat and picked up.
• Actively participate in all staff meetings in their entirety. This includes: Giving input, writing down suggestions and following through on goals and objectives as established by the team.
• Actively participate in all mandatory employee trainings
• Set up activity areas and needed supplies in advance for all scheduled activities.
• Help with preparation, serving and clean-up of mealtime, as assigned and as needed.
• Document participant attendance (arrivals and departures)
• Assist participants on and off vans and in and out of the program as assigned.
• Agree to work as assigned. Rogerson Communities is committed to providing the people it serves the highest quality of care.
• Perform other program related duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

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