Personal Care Assistant

Time Type: Part time Department: PACE Center All Locations: 10 Garofalo Street - Revere PACE, 155 Addison Street - Addison ACS, 225 Sumner Street - Lewis Mall, 26 Sturgis Street - PACE Winthrop, 801 Broadway Position Summary: Per Diem position to cover day room staff absences at PACE center and to cover escorts for participants to external appointments. Regular duties to include: Assists PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals, group and individual activities. Accompanies participants on transportation as needed to ensure safety. May be assigned to assist supported housing participants with morning care. Actively contributes to the operations of the Day Center by contributing ideas for the activities program and offering suggestions to improve daily operations. Contributes to participant care planning and assessment through reports to the Activities Coordinator, PACE Center Nurses and Rehabilitation staff. Requires employee to float to other sites to support patient care needs across the program. Education: High School graduate or GED Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide Experience: Experience working with older adults or frail populations Preferred Skills/Abilities: Ability to provide care and demonstrate respect for frail elders Creativity and confidence in leading group activities. Good communication skills Able to work effectively with fellow PCA’s and the Interdisciplinary Team. Flexibility, initiative, and organizational skills. Bilingual a plus Starting at $21.00 and up to $30.00 an hour based on experience. EEO & Accommodation Statement: NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io to let us know the nature of your request E-Verify Program Participation Statement: NeighborHealth participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program, E-Verify. As an E-Verify employer, all prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr