Personal Care Specialist
Company: Element Care
Location: Lynn
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
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. Looking for HHA/CNA
experience certificate or equivalent. This position is full time
Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm with no weekend or holiday
hours.Location: Lowell, MA Essential Functions:The Personal Care
Specialist 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. The
Personal Care Specialist 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.The Personal Care Specialist 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. The Personal Care Specialist 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.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 travelCovid vaccines required
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Keywords: Element Care, Lynn , Personal Care Specialist, Other , Lynn, Massachusetts
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