Home Health Personal Care HHA

Pay Range: $20.48 - $32.77 per hour

Location: CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Job Type: Full time
Union Name: SH Laborers 381
DayLength Of Shift(s) In Hours: 8 hours
Shift Details: 5 days per week, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Weekend Requirements: Holiday Requirements: Cambridge Health Alliance's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a nationally recognized model of care that serves adults aged 55 and older living with chronic medical and/or mental health challenges.
At CHA PACE, our mission is to support our program participants in achieving the highest level of independence within their communities and preventing nursing home placement. Our high-functioning interdisciplinary team supports this goal by providing fully integrated medical and behavioral health services, community resources, and home-based care in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Home Care Manager, and as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), the Home Health Aide utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to visit PACE participants' private homes, apartments, etc. in order to assist with Activities of Daily Living, as prescribed in participants' plans of care and daily assignments. Because this is a home care position that will require driving to participants' living environments in order to provide care as scheduled, having reliable transportation is a requirement for this position.

Works independently in the private home, apartment, etc. Utilizes their own personal, reliable transportation vehicle to reach the private homes of PACE participants

• Ensures participants' homes/living environments are clean and tidy in order to promote health and safety
• Communicates effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
• Completes daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)

High school diploma or equivalent

• At least one year working with an older adult population required
• At least one year experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional required
• Massachusetts drivers license and personal transportation required
• Home Health Aide Certification in Massachusetts highly preferred

Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. Healthcare is changing rapidly. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.
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