LIFE Specialist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

Life Specialist

Location - PACE New Jersey

Hours
- Monday
- Friday 8-430

Shift
- First Full Time

Life Specialist to provide personal care, support, and wellness services for participants in a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) environment.

• Day-1 Benefits (Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans).
• Opportunity to get paid daily – through Daily Pay
• Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Up to $4,000 in tuition reimbursement annually
• Discounts with major vendors; AT&T, Verizon, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Quicken Loans.

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, eating, and mobility support.
• Monitor participants' health status and report changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral conditions.
• Assist with clinic activities, including taking vital signs, escorting participants to exam rooms, preparing participants for care, and maintaining exam room supplies.
• Support participant safety by identifying hazards and responding appropriately to emergencies.
• Assist with recreational activities, meal service, housekeeping, and participant engagement.
• Escort participants to medical and other appointments as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participant confidentiality.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support participant-centered care.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the state of employment required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with frail or elderly populations, or willingness to complete specialized training upon hire.
• Experience in long-term care, senior services, or community-based geriatric programs preferred.
• Reliable transportation required.

The ideal candidate is caring, patient, team-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional service while upholding our mission, values, and dedication to participant-centered care.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.