Healthcare, Elderly Care, Geriatrics, Managed Care

Caregiver

Newark, NJOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$22–$25 /hrPosted 4 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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WelbeHealth PACE is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to provide comprehensive medical and community-based services to seniors, enabling them to stay in their homes. This role involves direct participant care, including assistance with daily living activities, vital signs monitoring, and acting as a medical escort. The Personal Care Assistant will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in a lively day center environment, contributing to care planning and ensuring participant safety. The position requires a high school diploma, CHHA or CNA certification, at least one year of senior personal care experience, and the ability to drive for escort assignments. Food Handler's and CPR/First Aid certifications are also required.

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. We serve the most vulnerable seniors with better quality and compassion in a value-based model.

Reporting to the Day Center Manager, the Personal Care Assistant is accountable for safely delivering personal care services to participants at the WelbeHealth day center, as well as contributing to the care planning process as a member of our interdisciplinary team (IDT).

This role is different because Personal Care Assistants at WelbeHealth:

Collaborate with different departments within our day centers, building strong connections not only with participants, but with team members as well

Unlike in a traditional assisted living facility, our Personal Care Assistants have the opportunity to care for seniors in a lively day center where our participants receive full-service care ranging from medical appointments, to rehabilitation services, to participating in games and activities

We care about our team members. That’s why we offer:

Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Work/life balance - We mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, and 6 sick days

401K savings + match

Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus

And additional benefits!

On the day-to-day, you will:

Provide hands-on personal care assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to WelbeHealth participants, including but not limited to assisting with escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and physical lifting when transferring participants

Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed

Act as a medical escort when needed, assisting participants with safely boarding and exiting WelbeHealth transportation vehicles

Oversee activity on the day center floor to assure participant safety

Assist with meal service, ensuring participants receive the correct meals, as well as assist with feeding when needed

Maintain personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies and grooming items

Job requirements include:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required

Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care to seniors

Must be willing and have the ability to safely drive to and from participant escort assignment locations, including but not limited to medical and care appointments in the program service area

Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter; CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

We are seeking a Personal Care Assistant that’s looking to start their career in the healthcare space. If you’re ready to join a holistic care team that values both its participants and team members, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

Compensation Offering$22—$25 USD

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

Beware of Scams

Please ensure your application is being submitted through a WelbeHealth sponsored site only. Our emails will come from @welbehealth.com email addresses. You will never be asked to purchase your own employment equipment. You can report suspected scam activity to fraud.report@welbehealth.com

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