Personal Care Specialist Job at Element Care, Methuen, MA

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  • Element Care
  • Methuen, MA

Job Description

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. 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.
    • Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
    • Frequent local travel
      Vietnamese or Khmer speaking preferred
      Covid vaccine required.

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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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Monday to Friday,

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