Trinity Health·West Springfield, Massachusetts
Provide personal care and health support to participants, including assistance with activities of daily living and behavioral supervision. Monitor participant health status and report changes to the interdisciplinary team while ensuring safety and infection control compliance.
Employment type: Full time
Description: Full Time, Monday-Friday
$17.11-$20.10/hr
The day center aide is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants
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.
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.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires a High School Diploma and an active Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification. Candidates should have at least one year of experience with frail or elderly populations, or be willing to undergo training upon hire.
Market context
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