Personal Care Specialist Job at Element Care, Brighton, MA

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  • Element Care
  • Brighton, MA

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed.
  • Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance.
  • Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring.
  • Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant’s physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse.
  • Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed.
  • Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment.
  • Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets.
  • Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc.
  • Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1.
  • Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely.
  • Completes required trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required.
  • Adheres to all policies and procedures.
  • Maintains and attend CPR training as required.
  • Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
  • Performs other duties, as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • HHA certification or equivalent.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population.
  • Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs.
  • Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes.
  • Effective communication, verbal and written.
  • Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with team.
  • Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
  • Frequent local travel

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