Day Center Aide

Trinity Health•West Springfield, MA

4d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The day center aide is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants. Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care can receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants’ health. At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants – all under one roof. We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Must be an active certified nurse assistant in the state where PACE Organization is located.
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift a minimum of 20 pounds if applicable.
Physical mobility that includes movement from place to place.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
Physical agility, that includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
Dexterity of hands and fingers.
Coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring.
Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participant, including changes noted in participant’s condition.
As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming.
Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.
Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the PACE Organization.
Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able.
Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.
Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, or changes in ambulation.
Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.
Assist transportation staff with loading and unloading of participants from vehicles.
Assist participants being transported in PO vehicles as needed.