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NeighborHealth
Personal Care Assistant
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,103 / year median in Maryland
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities. Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly — every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community! Interested in this position? Apply online and create a personal candidate account! Current Employees of NeighborHealth
- Please use our internal careers portal to apply for positions.
Time Type:
Full timeDepartment:
PACE Center All Locations:
10 Garofalo Street•Revere PACE Position Summary:
Assists PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals, group and individual activities. Accompanies participants on transportation as needed to ensure safety. May be assigned to assist community participants with morning care. Actively contributes to the operations of the Day Center by contributing ideas for the activities program and offering suggestions to improve daily operations. Contributes to participant care planning and assessment through reports to the Activities Coordinator, PACE Center Nurses and Rehabilitation staff. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Greets participants upon arrival and helps them to get settled for the day. Assists with serving coffee on arrival and with noon meal service and cleanup. Provides supervision and encouragement when needed. Attends daily morning report. Reports participant concerns to appropriate staff members. Prepares participants for departure in the afternoon by assisting with clothing and escorting to the vans. Accompanies participants on the van to ensure safety during transport when necessary. Assists participants with ADLs per assignment, as defined in care plan and as needed, for example when a participant requests assistance with toileting. Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned. Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff, including simple catheter care, skin checks during personal care. Qualifications and Requirements High School graduate or GED. Certification as Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide. A minimum of one year experience working with the elderly or other frail populations. Care and respect for frail elders. Creativity and confidence in leading group activities. Flexibility, initiative, and organizational skills. Bilingual a plus.Schedule:
Monday- Friday 7:30am
- 3:30pm or 8:00am
- 4:00pm Starting at $21.