The Personal Care Specialist provides direct personal care and safety support to participants at adult day health sites and in the community. They assist with daily living activities, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure participant well-being.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold an HHA certification or equivalent and have at least one year of experience working with the geriatric population. The role requires the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and transferring patients, as well as effective communication skills.
Great Life work Balance position with excellent benefits!
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.
Over time opportunities.
Sign-On Bonus Available.
This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 8-4 position; no nights, weekends or holidays!
This position floats to these sites Lynn, Beverly, and Gloucester.
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.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
Supplemental benefits
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.
Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
Frequent local travel
Covid vaccinated preferred.
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Supplemental benefits
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.
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