Health Aide

NeighborHealth•Winthrop, MN

1d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

NeighborHealth is seeking a Health Aide to provide in-home assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) to NeighborHealth PACE participants. This role requires the ability to work independently in a minimally supervised setting, problem-solve effectively, and show respect for the participant's home and community. Occasional assignments to the PACE Center or other supervised settings may occur. NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, is a large community health center serving the greater Boston area with a commitment to patient and community health.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Current certification as a H.H.A. /C.N.A. from an approved program (e.g., Red Cross).
Must demonstrate competencies before providing participant care.
A minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.
Prior experience as a health aide, personal care assistant, or similar role.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Physical capability to provide ADL and mobility assistance to all PACE participants.

Nice To Haves

Vehicle to travel from home to home preferred.
Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Consistently monitors participant ADL/IADL care plans and follows the plan of care.
Documents care provided on participant flow sheets.
Checks the health aide voicemail at the beginning of each shift and every two hours until the end of the shift.
Reports any abnormal findings, alterations in participant status, and/or care refusal to the team in a timely fashion.
Assists participants with ADLs per assignment, as defined in the ADL/IADL care plan and as needed.
Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned.
Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff, including simple catheter care and skin assessments during personal care.