Fallon Health·Framingham, Massachusetts
The role involves providing personal care, light housekeeping, and assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) to participants both in their homes and at the PACE center, under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities also include reporting status changes to the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and participating in infection control procedures.
Overview This is one of the better opportunities out there for Health Aides or CNAs and we will take great care of you!
Why?.. + *$20/hr to start and exceeds state pay average!
You can also make extra depending of the shifts you can work. + Mileage Reimbursement! + Respectful and Desirable Health Aide / CNA Work Setting!
Predictable Hours!
Safe and highly vaccinated work environment including the member population you care for Our Health Aides and staff love the familiarity and relationships establishes with our members You will likely find more autonomy and flexibility than you have in your current role Our model is low-volume and very member and quality care focused About us: Fallon Health is a company that cares.
We prioritize our members--always-making sure they get the care they need and deserve.
Founded in 1977 in Worcester, Massachusetts, we deliver equitable, high-quality coordinated care and are continually rated among the nation’s top health plans for member experience, service, and clinical quality.
Fallon Health’s Summit ElderCare® is a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly–PACE for short.
PACE, an alternative to nursing home care, is a program that helps people 55 and older continue living safely at home.
At Fallon Health, we believe our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression and unique capabilities allow us to better serve our members.
We embrace and encourage differences in age, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, physical and mental ability, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other characteristics that make people unique.
Today, guided by our mission of improving health and inspiring hope, we strive to be the leading provider of government-sponsored health insurance programs—including Medicare, Medicaid, and PACE— in the region.
Provides personal care, light housekeeping and assistance with ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) as outlined in each SE participant’s plan of care in participant homes as well as at the PACE center; exercises independent judgement; reports any changes in participant status to the IDT; participates in carrying out infection control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center as assigned and in accordance with current CDC guidelines
Under the supervision of the RN, assists with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) needs of participants both at the PACE center and in participants’ homes (i.e., community, Assisted Living Facilities, Rest Homes, Supportive Housing programs, etc.) Contributes to the development of a care plan for participants through interaction with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team. Collaborates with members of the Interdisciplinary Team to assure appropriateness and continuity of care. Carries out non-skilled treatments including, but not limited to vital signs, transfers, toileting, bathing, dressing at the PACE Center and in the community. Assists the Supervisor, Recreational Activities and other activities staff with individual and group programs by helping to plan individual treatment programs, increasing participants’ motivation to participate, assisting participants to participate when needed, and assisting with evaluation of program effectiveness. Assists registered therapists and certified therapy assistants with treatments and participant-specific activities which are ordered for each participant and assigned by the registered therapist including, but not limited to, positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercises. Maintains a clean and safe working and/or living environment in the PACE center and/or participants’ homes. Assists with meal and snack preparation, serving, feeding as needed, and clean-up. Uses safe techniques in all interactions with participants at the PACE Center and in participants’ homes. Provides accurate and timely documentation in the EMR and other systems as required by SE policies and procedures and/or as assigned by supervisor. Participates in carrying out schedule of daily cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center in accordance with CDC guidelines for increased precautions Actively participates in distribution of work for health aides to ensure care needs of participants and site tasks are completed timely and appropriately including but not limited to community-based care and center-based tasks, as assigned Actively participates in regular team meetings for health aides at respective site Participates in carrying out infection control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center as assigned and in accordance with current CDC guidelines Performs all duties in accordance with FH and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.
Education: Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program is highly desirable, but we will accept equivalent work experience in lieu of certificate.
Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant is desired. Reliable Transportation Required.
Candidates need completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program, though equivalent experience may be accepted, and certification is desired. A minimum of one year of experience working with frail or older adults is preferred, along with reliable transportation.
Market context
In Massachusetts, nursing roles often draw steady demand, especially in specialty settings like oncology where prior RN experience can matter. These positions are competitive because employers commonly look for an active RN license, an ADN at minimum, and prefer candidates with oncology background and a BSN. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight oncology experience, licensure, and any relevant advancement or recognition achievements.
