Health Aide​/CNA - Attleboro, MA

Overview

Health Aide-Webster role at Fallon Health

Overview This is a full-time position with benefits including health insurance, paid time off, 12 holidays, a 401K savings plan, tuition assistance, vision care, life insurance, and more. Compensation includes starting at $20/hr with additional pay depending on shifts and schedule.

• Full-time benefits offering
• Health Insurance offerings
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Holidays
• 401K Savings Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Vision Care, Life Insurance and more
• Extra pay for shifts outside normal workday
• Extra $3.50/hr weekdays between 7pm and 7am Monday through Friday (shift ends Friday at 7am)
• Extra $4.00/hr for weekends beginning at 7pm on Friday and ending 7am on Monday
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Respectful and desirable Health Aide / CNA work setting
• Safe and highly vaccinated work environment including the member population you care for
• Autonomy and flexibility in a low-volume, quality-care focused model

About Fallon Health Fallon Health is a company that cares. We prioritize our members and deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care. Fallon Health is part of Summit Elder Care (PACE) and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Summary Provides personal care, light housekeeping and assistance with ADLs as outlined in each SE participant’s plan of care in participant homes as well as at the PACE center; exercises independent judgement; reports changes in participant status to the IDT; participates in infection control precautions and cleaning/disinfecting per CDC guidelines.

• Under the supervision of the RN, assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs of participants at the PACE center and in participants’ homes (e.g., community, Assisted Living Facilities, Rest Homes, Supportive Housing programs).
• Contribute to the development of a care plan through interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team to assure appropriateness and continuity of care.
• Carry out non-skilled treatments including vital signs, transfers, toileting, bathing, and dressing at the PACE Center and in the community.
• Assist with individual and group programs, planning and evaluating activities to motivate participation.
• Assist registered therapists and certified therapy assistants with treatments and activities ordered for each participant, including positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercises.
• Maintain a clean and safe working and living environment in the PACE center and participants’ homes.
• Assist with meal and snack preparation, serving, feeding as needed, and cleanup.
• Use safe techniques in all interactions with participants.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation in the EMR and other systems as required.
• Participate in daily cleaning and disinfection of the PACE center per CDC guidelines.
• Distribute workload among health aides to ensure timely completion of care needs and site tasks.
• Participate in regular team meetings for health aides at the respective site.
• Perform duties in accordance with Fallon Health and Summit Elder Care policies and procedures.

Education: Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is highly desirable, but equivalent work experience will be considered.

Certification: Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant is desired. Reliable transportation required.

Experience: One year of experience with frail/older adults, preferably in a PACE program. If under one year, completion of Summit Eldercare training for health aides prior to working with participants independently is required, along with annual Summit Eldercare competencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Fallon Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

Industries:
Insurance