Work for the home care professionals that are routinely voted on as one of the best employers in the state!

Summary: A Private Home Care Aide is recognized as a mature, responsible individual who has the experience to provide personal care and those supportive services which are necessary to maintain a disabled or dependent person safely and comfortably within the home setting.

Requirements:
1. 1-2 years related experience providing personal care to clients.
2. Evidence of health status.
3. Integrity and maturity to handle confidential aspects of the work.
4. Is flexible, sensitive to the needs of others, reliable and able to cope with emergencies.
5. Is physically and emotionally capable of performing the job with good interpersonal skills.
6. Directly responsible to the Director of Private Care and Wellness

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supports the philosophy of the agency and complies with agency policies.
2. Accepts only assignments for which qualified.
3. Communicates with the agency about problems in the home and concerns of client abuse or neglect.
4. Completes required documentation accurately on a timely basis.
5. Maintains a personal code of ethics and respects the confidentiality of the client and the family.
6. Maintains a therapeutic relationship with client while not engaging in
discussions of personal problems and opinions with client.
7. Observes, reports and records to the Director of Private Care and Wellness:
a. Changes in client’s physical or mental condition
b. Any changes in family or living situation that may affect the client
c. Any emergency situations
d. Requests from the client or family for changes in the plan of care or schedule
8. Home/Social Management: As determined by the Director of Private Care and Wellness.
a. Caring for client’s environment; light personal laundry; light cleaning: dusting, vacuuming, floor mopping, washing dishes, bathroom and kitchen cleaning
b. Limited shopping and errands for the client.
c. Cleaning and changing of linens
d. Promotes a safe environment.
e. Meal preparation and promotion of optimal nutrition.
f. Accompanies client outside of the home when permitted and arranged in advance with client and/or family and the Director of Private Care and Wellness
9. Personal Care: As determined by the Director of Private Care and Wellness.
a. Assists client with bath (sponge or shower), ordinary care of skin (including shaving with an electric razor) hair, mouth and nails.
b. Assists with ambulation, transfers, and use of wheelchair.
c. Assists client to bathroom, commode, and use of bedpan.
d. Provides or assists in oral hygiene and hair care.
e. Reminds client to take prescribed medications.
f. Assists with positioning in and out of bed, ROM exercises and other prescribed therapeutic activities.
g. Practices essential principles of universal precautions and infection control.
h. Provides emotional stimulation and support within diagnostic limitations, promotes client independence.

A Private Home Care Aide may not:
a. Administer, instill or apply prescription medications, creams or lotions
b. Administer enemas or perform disimpactions.
c. Irrigate colostomies or catheters, administer tube feedings, apply heat
d. Care for or insert contact lenses
e. Perform any duties or procedures that require the skill or education of a licensed clinician or make judgement or give advice on medical or nursing problems.
f. Give out personal addresses/phone numbers to clients or families
g. Visit with clients other than scheduled times.
h. Witness legal documents or be identified as the client’s health care proxy, power of attorney or legal guardian..
i. Perform any banking or checking services for clients.
j. Purchase alcohol, cigarettes or lottery tickets for clients
k. Cut toe or finger nails or hair.
l. Shave a client unless utilizing an electric razor.
m. Accept gifts including money.
n. Lower a patient into a sitting position in a bath tub, hot tub, sauna or whirlpool tub
o. Care for any other family members other than those specifically assigned to having been evaluated by a nurse and approved for service by the Director of Private Care and Wellness
p. Provide service to a client privately during their assignment and for 3 months after a client is discharged from service.

To apply, please send resume with cover letter to: hr@communitynurse.com.

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
WATERFRONT VISITOR CENTER STAFF (Seasonal)
PAY: $11.00hr

Serves as City Ambassador to all visitors at the Wharfinger Visitors’ Center on Pier 3. Serves as coordinator for the Seaport Cultural District Summer Thursday Night programming. Greets each visitor on arrival and offers visitors an explanation of the historical exhibits in the Visitors’ Center, and information regarding other attractions and amenities in the City. Requests each visitor to sign the visitors’ log book and tracks daily visitation. Answers telephone and takes messages for Tourism staff. Notifies staff of any needed promotional materials or other items. Notifies City and/or Harbor Development Commission staff of any problems or emergencies.

Familiar with customer service professional interactions, historical exhibits, tourist attractions and amenities. Ability to provide visitors with directions and mapping. Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer. Ability to pleasantly and professionally answer the telephone and interact with all visitors. Must be friendly and have an outgoing personality. Previous event planning experience a plus.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 212, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. New Bedford has a residency requirement. EEO.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will close a section of Rte. 140, north and south, for three nights during the overnight hours of May 19 through May 22 to allow for the reconstruction of the railroad tracks.

Rte. 140 (County Street) will be closed between the Rte. 24 interchange and Mozzone Blvd. each evening from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. This section of Rte. 140 will reopen each morning at 5 a.m. A temporary detour will be in place each night for all motor vehicles.

Police and Eversource officials are warning the public of a reported scam with callers claiming to be from Eversource and demanding money.

An employee at Libads, 578 Brock Ave., reported that she received a call from someone claiming to be from Eversource and demanding that money be sent to them via prepaid money card. The caller told the employee that this was the only way the cash would be accepted and gave her a number to call to make the transaction.

After the transaction was completed, she realized she had fallen victim to a scam and reported the incident to police.

“We never demand immediate payment, and remind our customers that the key to stopping these predators in their tracks is _ Don’t panic and don’t pay,’’ said Michael Durand, spokesman for Eversource. “Scammers can be relentless and often sound legitimate and convincing, but they’re only successful if they catch customers off-guard and coerce them into making a payment.’’

Customers can verify they are speaking with Eversource representatives by asking for some basic information about their account, such as the name on the account, the account address and the exact balance due, according to Eversource officials. If you don’t feel comfortable, hang up.

Anyone who believes they have been the target of callers improperly claiming to be Eversource employees is asked to call 1-800-592-2000.

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD
CITY ARBORIST $46,853 – $58,571 (grant-funded)
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Serves as Arborist for the Greening the Gateway Cities (GGC) Program, which is a State-funded grant that lasts through June 30, 2019; assesses, plans, manages and implements tree care for public and private trees in accordance with the grant; plants, trims and removes trees along public spaces; conducts other large-scale vegetation management projects; responds to tree emergencies including downed trees and limbs.

Two years of college-level coursework or an Associate’s degree in Arboriculture or related field. At least one year of experience with landscaping, management, heavy equipment operations or a related field. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be a Certified Arborist and hold a hoisting license (either State or I.S.A.). Valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 314, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO. New Bedford has a residency requirement.

Lead teachers are the core of Alma’s crew. Our lead teachers work in teams to make sure that every scholar in their grade level achieves at high levels and develops the habits they will need to succeed. Lead teachers are auteurs, creative leaders who stop at nothing to ensure that their scholars’ learning experience is truly powerful.

As a lead teacher you will plan and teach highly effective lessons, work as part of a grade level and curricular team and develop high leverage relationships with Alma families. You’ll receive the support you need in all aspects of your work, while retaining the autonomy to do what’s right for the scholars with whom you work closely every day.

While some successful lead teachers have chosen to remain in this role indefinitely, others have gone on after two or three years to take on curriculum, management, culture, operations or development roles at Alma or with like-minded organizations. At Alma we believe that we can best serve our scholars by helping you to meet your long-term professional growth and career needs.

Who We’re Looking For
We seek outstanding teachers with the following qualifications:

• At least one year of full time teaching experience
• Proven effectiveness leading all students to significant academic gains
• Strong team orientation
• Infectious joy
• Bilingual preferred

Compensation: Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. We will offer a comprehensive benefits package.

To Apply: Please send your resume and cover letter to apply@almadelmar.org. Please include in your cover letter a response to the following questions:

• What about the Alma del Mar mission inspires you?
• What part of your teaching practice best supports Alma’s approach to education?
• In what ways have you held all of your students to high expectations?

Please include specific data in your resume demonstrating the success of your students. Only complete applications will be considered.

Alma del Mar Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. Inquiries concerning Alma del Mar’s compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Director of Operations, 515 Belleville Ave, New Bedford, MA; phone: 774-206-6827.​

The New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches and Mass in Motion New Bedford have joined the national Safe Routes to Parks pilot program to review the Ashley Park area in the City’s South End.

Local park and recreation agencies across the country are using the Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework to increase safe access to parks and improve health outcomes. Developed by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in collaboration with the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, the framework provides evidence- and practice-based guidance to help local park and recreation agencies implement policies and practices that create safe and equitable access to parks for all.

The pilot project developed by Parks, Recreation & Beaches and Mass in Motion New Bedford will be used to review the neighborhood infrastructure in the Ashley Park area. Being chosen for the pilot project affords the City the technical advice of NRPA in ensuring safe and walkable connections to the park from the neighborhood. New Bedford will engage the surrounding neighborhood for participation and input.

Nine other cities nationwide are participating in the Safe Routes to Parks pilot program.

“Ashley Park offers a complex network of streets, businesses, schools and homes which will produce a template that we can use to evaluate other city parks in the future” said Mary Rapoza, Director of Parks, Recreation & Beaches for the City.

“We look forward to working with the surrounding neighborhood of Ashley Park to identify barriers to park access and how we can identify tangible solutions to increase activity, play and usage”, said Kim Ferreira, program director of Mass in Motion New Bedford.

Safe Routes to Parks was developed to help park and recreation agencies break down the physical and social barriers that limit people’s access to parks. A variety of tools, including the Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework, are available to help agencies address these issues. The framework encourages the use of community engagement and partnerships when building safe routes to parks. Potential partners, in addition to park and recreation municipal leaders, include active transportation advocates; neighborhood groups; municipal planners; economic developers; municipal management and elected officials; schools; health departments; and law enforcement.

To access the Safe Routes to Parks Guide and Safe Routes to Parks Action Framework, visit www.nrpa.org/Safe-Routes-To-Parks/.

CITY OF NEW BEDFORD ASST. WATER SUPERINTENDENT
PAY: $67,188 – $83,992
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

Supervises the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, watershed, reservoir, and pump stations; responsible for submitting reports to State agencies and monitors inventory; performs a variety of skilled, technical, supervisory and administrative work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of municipal water collection and treatment systems.

High school graduate or GED equivalent. At least two years of technical training and two years of related management experience. Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess necessary Grade IV Certification from the Board of Certification of Water Supply Facilities. Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and good driving record.

For application/complete job description, please visit www.newbedford-ma.gov or contact the Personnel Dept., 133 William St., Room 314, 508-979-1444. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. EEO

New Bedford has a residency requirement.

PAY: GRADE 12 – $17.14/hr – $26.25/hr
DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE

FUNCTION: Interprets engineering data by applying knowledge of engineering principles in order to meet project objectives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of the Supervising Civil Engineer or employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: May exercise supervision of lower level technical and/or professional employees.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Prepares technical specifications for highway constructions, service maintenance work, water and wastewater treatment facilities, buildings and recreational facilities. Examines and/or reviews plans, designs and costs of proposed projects and requirements of environmental impact regulations. Inspects construction and/or maintenance work completed or in progress. Supervises work of contractors. Coordinates and assists in Chapter 90 State Aid Construction Projects, Federal Disaster Grants, Recycling, and the City’s Geographical Information System (GIS), as well as other special projects. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the civil engineering discipline by attending conferences, meetings and seminars.

Performs related work as required.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have attained knowledge equivalent to at least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in Civil Engineering work in such areas as construction design, transportation, sanitary, drafting, environmental, highway, architectural, airport, soils and materials of which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity; or any equivalent combination of the required experience and education. Degree in Civil Engineering preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license with good driving record. Mandatory CORI (Criminal Offender Record Investigation) background check per City Council Ordinance effective May 14, 2013.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS: Duties require frequent and extended periods of outside work, subject to all weather conditions and extremes, continuous walking, standing, climbing and frequent periods requiring sustained uncomfortable physical positions;. Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion, requiring the ability to lift, carry and position heavy objects utilizing proper body mechanics and techniques. May require the exercise of caution when operating equipment or handling chemicals or other toxic materials and utilization of proper sanitary precautions when handling any potential hazards.

SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application; rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employers and requirements of the job change.

A 21-year-old New Bedford man was in stable condition at Rhode Island Hospital Tuesday after the motorcycle he was riding collided with a motor vehicle Monday night on Ashley Boulevard and Victoria Street.

The victim was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital, then taken by medical helicopter to Rhode Island Hospital. No other injuries were reported.

Accident reconstruction teams are investigating. The accident was reported at 8:06 p.m.

Bowles, Sandra [Sandra.Bowles@newbedf