Center Aide

Center Aide/CNA

Harbor Health operates two Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Mattapan and Brockton, providing comprehensive healthcare, transportation and social services for more than 580 frail elders who continue to live with dignity and independence in the community.

We are currently seeking a Center Aide/CNA to join our team at our Adult Day Health Center at the Elder Service Plan in Brockton. Position is 30 hours weekly. Monday through Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Join us and make a difference every day!

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!

Role:

The Center Aide provides personal care services to geriatric participants of the Elder Service Plan (ESP) within the Center structure under the supervision of the Center Nurse Manager. The Center Aide provides personal care and assists with activities related to the participant's physical and social needs.

Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care assistance, assistance with activities and social needs of participants.
• Assists with mobility needs and meal set up and feeding as needed.
• Provides physical and emotional care for the participants.
• Escorts participants to medical appointments.
• Assists in the daily operation of the clinic and provides a safe environment for the participant.
• Provides assistance with therapeutic recreational interventions when requested.
• Collaborates with the nursing staff in providing assessments of the participants and identifies any issues participants may be experiencing.
• Attends multidisciplinary team morning and Care Plan meetings.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Home Health Aide Certification or Certified Nursing Assistant required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) required
• 1-2 years of experience working with the geriatric population in a home or Day Care setting is preferred
• Dementia Training preferred
• Must be able to assist participants with transfers, personal needs, push up to 350 lbs., observe changes in physical condition, lift up to 20 lbs.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement. When determining actual base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, years of relevant experience, education, training, and other factors as permissible by law). As such, most offers will not be at the top of the salary range.