Personal Care Attendant - Per Diem - PACE Elder Service Plan

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridge is looking for Personal Care Attendants to assist elderly participants with daily living activities in various environments, including their homes and community settings. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience working with older adults. Responsibilities include aiding with bathing, laundry services, and ensuring a tidy living environment. Join a supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to maintaining independence for the elderly.

Qualifications

• At least one year working with an older adult population required.
• Experience as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with bathing and personal care activities.
• Provide laundry services as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and tidy environment for participants.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Complete daily assignments in home care or day centers.

Skills

Assisting elderly

Effective communication

Housekeeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location:CHA East Cambridge Care Center
Work Days: 6:00am - 2:30pm and 2:00pm -10:30pm shifts available
Category:Nurse Support
Department:CHA PACE
Job Type: Per Diem On Call
Work Shift: Varied Day / Evening shifts
Hours/Week: Varied hours
Union Name: SH Laborers 381

About CHA PACE

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.

Position Overview

CHA PACE provides care for participants in multiple environments that include Adult Day Centers, Supportive Housing sites and in the community. Under the direction of the Operations Supervisor and Center Director, and as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary team, the Personal Care Attendant provides assistance with Activities of Daily Living for participants in their home environment and/or as prescribed in their plan of care and daily assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist participants in bathing, including complete, partial or sponge in tub or shower
• Assist or provide laundry service as assigned
• Ensure participant home/environment is clean and tidy to promote health and safety
• Communicate effectively with management, peers, and healthcare team members
• Complete daily home care or day center assignment, providing support and assistance with ADLs

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one year working with an older adult population required
• Experience working as a personal care attendant, home health aide, or other direct care professional 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. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.