Personal Care Attendant

Location : CHA East Cambridge Care Center

Category : Nurse Support

Department : CHA PACE

Job Type : Per Diem

Union Name : SH Laborers 381

Work Schedule: Various Shifts

Length Of Shift(s) In Hours : 8

Shift Details: 6am-2:30pm, 2pm-10:30pm

Hours/Week: 0.00

Weekend Requirements: n/a

Holiday Requirements: n/a

On Call Requirements: n/a

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.