Personal Care Assistant - AcuteCare Health System : Job Details

Personal Care AssistantWe are so excited to announce that BoldAge PACE has two new locations in Owensboro, KY and Evansville, IN!About UsBoldAge delivers innovative, creative solutions for PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly). Our model of care enables older adults to live a meaningful, independent life at home with grace and dignity. We meet the evolving needs of older adults by providing innovative disciplinary solutions that consider both their physical and mental well-being. Our owner operated model is aimed at expanding the ability for older adults to live happily and healthfully in their own homes for as long as possible.JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction and supervision of the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) Supervisor, the Personal Care Assistant provides personal care services to PACE participants in the day health center, as well as other activities and tasks as assigned to assist the primary care, therapy, and adult day health staff.POSITIONS SUPERVISEDNoneESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Provides personal care and escort assistance in accordance with individual treatment plans - including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulation.* Reports observed changes in participants' conditions to Operations Director and/or other center-based clinical staff.* Proactively communicates participant health and safety concerns to Operations Director and/or other program staff.* Demonstrates safe practices utilizing proper body mechanics and complying with universal precautions.* Interacts in friendly, courteous, and professional manner with participants and their families/caregivers.* Participates in social and recreation activities with participants as appropriate.* Implements interventions, as appropriate to training, as directed by rehabilitation staff, including use of mechanical assistance for participant transfers and mobility.* Occasionally accompanies participants to outside clinical appointments, when necessary.* Assist with food service delivery and monitoring during mealtimes.* Other projects and duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS* High school diploma or equivalent required.* HHA or CNA license strongly preferred.* Minimum 6 months of clinical experience as a Personal Care Assistant/Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant, or EMT preferred.* Must complete and pass the PACE approved curriculum for Personal Care Assistant upon hire.* Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE and approved by regulatory agencies before working independently.* 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring.* Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.* Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.* Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.SKILLS AND ABILITIES* Communicate effectively to a variety of persons, including participants, families, staff, and other agencies.* Work effectively in a team environment and also independently with participants.* Geriatric population with physical disabilities and limitations.* Proper body mechanics during provision of assistance with Activities of Daily Living.* Safe and sanitary personal care techniques for elderly population with physical limitations.WORK ENVIRONMENT/DEMANDS OF THE JOBThe physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.* Work Environment: Employee must be able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures. Includes in participants homes* Physical Requirements - Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; the ability to use department equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds using appropriate body mechanics with reasonable accommodation if needed.* Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to communicate by way of the telephone with participants, customers, vendors and staff.* Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded and fluctuating indoor temperatures. Moderate pressure to meet scheduled deadlines. Potential for exposure to verbal aggression by client, vendors, and staff.* Environmental Conditions - May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.BoldAge PACE 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.