Health Aide - Growing Elder Care Org
Company: Fallon Community Health Plan
Location: Leominster
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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Job Description:
Health Aide - Growing Elder Care OrgUS-MA-LeominsterJob ID:
6903Type: Full Time# of Openings: 1Category: Health AideSummit
ElderCare - LeominsterOverviewFallon Health Vaccination
Requirements:To protect the health and safety of our workforce,
members and communities we serve, Fallon Health now requires all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status. As of 2/1/2022
all roles not designated as "Remote" require full COVID-19
vaccination and Fallon Health will obtain the necessary information
from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Failure
to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment. This is one of the
better opportunities out there for Health Aides or CNAs and we will
take great care of you! Several shifts available-let us know what
works best for you when you apply ! + Great benefits!30 Hours a
week gets you our full-time benefits offering!Health Insurance
offerings!Paid Time Off!10 Holidays!401K Savings Plan!Tuition
Assistance!Vision Care, Life Insurance and more!!+ $19/hr to start
and far exceeds state pay average! + Extra pay for shifts outside
normal workday!Extra $3.50/hr weekdays between 7pm and 7am Monday
through Friday (shift ends Friday at 7am)Extra $4.00/hr for
weekends beginning at 7pm on Friday and ending 7am on Monday.+
Mileage Reimbursement! + Respectful and Desirable Health Aide / CNA
Work Setting!Predictable Hours!Safe and highly vaccinated work
environment including the member population you care forOur 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 roleOur model is low-volume and very
member and quality care focused About Fallon HealthFounded in 1977,
Fallon Health is a leading health care services organization that
supports the diverse and changing needs of those we serve. In
addition to offering innovative health insurance solutions and a
variety of Medicaid and Medicare products, we excel in creating
unique health care programs and services that provide coordinated,
integrated care for seniors and individuals with complex health
needs. Fallon has consistently ranked among the nation's top health
plans, and is accredited by the National Committee for Quality
Assurance for its HMO, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid products.
For more information, visit fallonhealth.org.About Summit
ElderCare: Fallon Health operates the largest Program of
All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in New England and the
fifth largest in the country. Called Summit ElderCare, Fallon's
PACE helps provide older adults and their caregivers with a welcome
alternative to nursing home care. Participants in Summit ElderCare
have access to comprehensive medical services and social support at
a Summit ElderCare site while they keep the independence of living
in their own homes and communities. Summary: 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.ResponsibilitiesUnder 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 assignedActively 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 guidelinesPerforms all duties in accordance with FH and
Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.---
QualificationsEducation: High school graduate or equivalent.
Certification: Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing
Assistant desirable; CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness
to be certified within 60 days of employment is
required---------Experience: One or more years experience working
with the elderly in a health care setting. ------------ Reliable
transportation required. --------- Fallon Health provides equal
employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Keywords: Fallon Community Health Plan, Leominster , Health Aide - Growing Elder Care Org, Healthcare , Leominster, Massachusetts
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