Certified Nursing Assistant / Home Health Aide
About the job
- Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant training program is highly desirable, although equivalent work experience may be accepted in lieu of a certificate.
- Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant is desired.
- Reliable transportation is required.
- One year of experience working with a frail and/or older adult population is required, preferably in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly program; candidates with less than one year of experience must complete the Summit ElderCare training program before working independently with participants.
- Must complete a standardized set of Summit ElderCare competencies for Health Aides annually.
- Under the supervision of a registered nurse, assist participants with Activities of Daily Living needs at the PACE center and in participants’ homes, community settings, assisted living facilities, rest homes, and supportive housing programs.
- Contribute to participant care-plan development through interaction with the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to ensure appropriate and continuous care.
- Carry out non-skilled treatments, including vital signs, transfers, toileting, bathing, and dressing, at the PACE center and in the community.
- Assist recreational activities and other activities staff with individual and group programs by helping plan individual treatment programs, increasing participant motivation, assisting participation, and evaluating program effectiveness.
- Assist registered therapists and certified therapy assistants with participant-specific treatments and activities, including positioning, transfers, ambulation, and exercises, as assigned by the registered therapist.
- Maintain a clean and safe working or living environment in the PACE center and participants’ homes.
- Assist with meal and snack preparation, serving, feeding as needed, and cleanup.
- Use safe techniques in all participant interactions at the PACE center and in participants’ homes.
- Provide accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record and other systems as required by policies, procedures, or the supervisor.
- Carry out daily cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for increased precautions.
- Participate in distributing work among health aides to ensure participant care needs and site tasks are completed timely and appropriately, including community-based care and center-based tasks.
- Participate in regular health aide team meetings at the assigned site.
- Carry out infection-control precautions and increased cleaning and disinfecting of the PACE center in accordance with current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
- Perform duties in accordance with Fallon Health and Summit ElderCare policies and procedures.
- Completion of an approved Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant training program.
- Certification as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant.
- Experience working with a frail and/or older adult population in a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly program.
About the company
Fallon Health is a not-for-profit health care organization that provides coordinated, integrated care for older adults and people with complex health needs. It offers Medicare Advantage, SCO, MassHealth ACO Partnership Plans, and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in Massachusetts and New York, including Summit ElderCare and Fallon Health Weinberg–PACE. Its PACE programs deliver all-inclusive medical and social services as an alternative to nursing homes, funded through a mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private coverage. The company differentiates itself by a not-for-profit mission, strong community engagement, and a focus on vulnerable populations, with top ratings for member experience and clinical quality; its goal is to improve health and quality of life while promoting equitable care.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Worcester, Massachusetts
Founded
1977
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Fallon launched Southeastern Massachusetts PACE access in November 2025, expanding eldercare demand.
- WooSox extended Fallon's partnership through 2028, reinforcing local brand visibility.
- NCQA's 5-star Medicaid rating and Press Ganey recognition strengthen retention with Massachusetts buyers.
What critics are saying
- Mass General Brigham's January 8, 2026 takeover statement signals Fallon loses independence.
- Zelis replaced PaySpan in September 2026, creating provider-payment migration risk.
- One-third of 2026 provider updates fix billing errors and authorization changes, showing operational friction.
What makes Fallon Health unique
- Fallon Health earned NCQA's highest Medicaid rating in September 2026.
- Its Massachusetts focus spans Medicare, Medicaid, PACE, and ACO products.
- Mass General Brigham chose Fallon in January 2026 for a long-term health-plan combination.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Company News
Fallon Health, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health care services organization, today announced that Katie Acker, MPH, has been named to the newly created role of Health Equity Program Manager.
Worcester insurer Fallon Health has named Matthew Herndon to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief state programs officer.
It is with great pride that Fallon Community Health Plan, Inc. partner with the City of Worcester to provide five years of fitness at the Senior Center.”