Health Aide ESP

Health Aide ESP

PT BE 20-39 HRS

Elder Service Plan
- Brockton, Brockton, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $25.58 Hourly

Harbor Health operates two Elder Service Plan Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, a program that allows frail elders to live in their homes and communities. Our Elder Service Plan has two medical and day centers in Mattapan and Brockton, MA and cares for more than 580 participants. We are currently seeking a Health Aide to join our Home Care team to provide home care services and in center services in Brockton and Mattapan locations as needed.

Harbor Health offers an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!

Join our Home Care team and provide services for frail elders enabling them to remain living independently!

Role:
The Health Aide provides personal care and supportive services to geriatric participants of the Elder Service Plan (ESP) PACE Program in participants’ homes and the PACE Adult Day Health Center when needed. Under the supervision of the Homecare Coordination Supervisor or Site Director, the PACE Aide delivers high-quality, person-centered care that supports participants’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing across settings.

This is a dual-role position requiring flexibility, independent judgment, and the ability to reliably travel between the center and participant homes throughout the assigned workday.

• Receives and executes referral for home-based services as assigned.
• Provides personal care in the home including ADLs, skin care, nutrition support, light housekeeping, and laundry per the participant’s plan of care.
• Adheres to participant schedules and individualized care plans.
• Communicates regularly with the Home Care Nurse and Homecare Nurse Manager regarding participant status.
• Builds trusting, professional relationships with participants and family members.
• Uses clinical observation skills to recognize and report changes in participants’ physical or cognitive condition.

• Provides personal care assistance in the day center including ADLs, hygiene, dressing, toileting, and mobility support. Other duties would include meal assistance, escorting patients if needed, supporting recreational activities and collaborating with nursing and IDT Team. General Duties

• Must be able to travel reliably between the PACE Center and participant homes as assigned during the workday.
• Completes all required trainings by due date and attends monthly staff meetings.
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. Must be able to travel to and from multiple patients’ homes and the work site in a timely manner.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Home Health Aide Certification, Current Certified Nurse Assistant or Personal Care Assistant Certification required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification.
• One year of experience working with a Geriatric population is required, two or more years of experience with geriatric clients, preferably in a home setting preferred.
• Competency and command of the English language; must be able to read, write, speak and follow directions.
• Proven ability to resolve problems creatively
• Demonstrated ability to follow directions; directions may be provided verbally or in written format
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must possess think critical in order to solve problems recognize potential changes in the client from their usual state
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must be able to…