Health Aide - CNA - 20 Hours a week ( With Benefits!) - Lexington, MA

Job Title

Provides personal care, light housekeeping and assistance with Activities of Daily Living as outlined in each SE participant's plan of care in participant homes as well as at the PACE center; exercises independent judgement; reports any changes in participant status to the IDT; participates in carrying out infection control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center as assigned and in accordance with current CDC guidelines

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the RN, assists with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs of participants both at the PACE center and in participants' homes (i.e., community, Assisted Living Facilities, Rest Homes, Supportive Housing programs, etc.)

Contributes to the development of a care plan for participants through interaction with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.

Collaborates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure appropriateness and continuity of care.

Carries out non-skilled treatments including, but not limited to vital signs, transfers, toileting, bathing, dressing at the PACE Center and in the community.

Assists the Supervisor, Recreational Activities and other activities staff with individual and group programs by helping to plan individual treatment programs, increasing participants' motivation to participate, assisting participants to participate when needed, and assisting with evaluation of program effectiveness.

Assists registered therapists and certified therapy assistants with treatments and participant-specific activities which are ordered for each participant and assigned by the registered therapist including, but not limited to, positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercises.

Maintains a clean and safe working and/or living environment in the PACE center and/or participants' homes.

Assists with meal and snack preparation, serving, feeding as needed, and clean-up.

Uses safe techniques in all interactions with participants at the PACE Center and in participants' homes.

Provides accurate and timely documentation in the EMR and other systems as required by SE policies and procedures and/or as assigned by supervisor.

Participates in carrying out schedule of daily cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center in accordance with CDC guidelines for increased precautions

Actively participates in distribution of work for health aides to ensure care needs of participants and site tasks are completed timely and appropriately including but not limited to community-based care and center-based tasks, as assigned.

Actively participates in regular team meetings for health aides at respective site.

Performs all duties in accordance with FH and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.

Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent.

Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred

Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant; CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to be certified within 60 days of employment is required

One or more years experience working with the elderly in a health care setting.

Reliable transportation required.

Pay Range Disclosure: In accordance with the Massachusetts Wage Transparency Act, the pay range for this position is $20.00 to $24.00 per hour, which reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to pay at the time of posting. Final compensation will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, and fit with the role's responsibilities.

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