Daycare Personal Care Attendant

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (employee only) paid

Dental insurance (employee only) paid

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance $10,000

403(b) retirement savings with safe-h—

Paid time off (up to 15 days)

Paid holidays (11)

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health in El Paso, TX is seeking a Part-Time Daycare Personal Care Attendant to support participants needing cognitive and physical assistance in the Bienvivir Adult Day Care.

The PCA will assist with ADLs, monitor and document participant health, and help organize recreational and daily activities while upholding safety and Bienvivir policies. Bilingual English/Spanish and CPR/food handler credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; CNA preferred in Texas.
• CPR certification required; Food Handler's Card required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish highly valued.
• Basic computer skills and strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks per participant wishes and Plan of Care.
• Monitor participants in various areas including Quiet Room and Day Room.
• Document health status and daily encounters timely and accurately.
• Assist with activities such as laundry, meals, and mobility as needed.
• Support and motivate participants to maximize involvement in activities.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Time management

Organizational skills

Patient & professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA certification (TX preferred)

CPR certification

Food Handler's Card

Job description

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El Paso, TX

ID: 1111-374

Part-Time

Bienvivir All-Inclusive Senior Health (“Bienvivir”) is a community-based, patient-centered, comprehensive health care delivery system that advocates and promotes quality of life, optimum independence, dignity, and choices in a nurturing environment for frail seniors. Since 1987, Bienvivir has served the frail seniors of El Paso, Texas through the provision of the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (“PACE”).

PACE is a unique managed care benefit for frail seniors (referred to as participants) age 55 and older who are certified by the state as needing nursing home level care and who reside in a PACE service area. PACE programs coordinate and provide comprehensive medical and support services so that participants can remain independent and stay in their homes for as long as safely possible.

BENEFITS for Full and Part-time employees who work 30 or more hours per week:

• We pay 100% of the MEDICAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.
• We pay 100% of the DENTAL monthly premiums for Employee Only coverage.
• We provide an affordable VISION monthly premium for Employee + Family coverage.
• We pay 100% of BASIC LIFE for a benefit amount of $10,000.
• We offer safe harbor matching contributions for the 403(B) RETIREMENT SAVINGS account.
• We offer up to fifteen (15) days of PAID TIME OFF based on paid hours per pay period.
• We offer eleven (11) company-observed PAID HOLIDAYS.
• We offer education and TUITION REIMBURSEMENT.
• We offer MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT.

Bienvivir Is Currently Accepting Applications For The Following Position

DAYCARE PERSONAL CARE ATTENDANT

The Daycare Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will directly serve participants in need of cognitive and physical assistance in the Bienvivir Adult Day Care. PCAs will perform diverse

Responsibilities

activities throughout the course of a workday; responsibilities include personal care, assisting with ADLs and cognitive intervention skills to facilitate independence, communication, and self-esteem. Services include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Perform basic skilled personal care tasks as per the participant’s wishes, Plan of Care, or as directed by the Floor Manager.
• Monitor and assist participants in the Quiet Room, Day Room, restrooms, and showers.
• Report any pertinent information regarding the participant’s health status or needs to the Floor Manager, including any observed changes requiring follow up or special interventions.
• Assist with laundry, cleaning tables, cleaning participant’s bathroom after use, cleaning spills and maintaining the day health center in a neat, safe and orderly fashion. Clean equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, lap trays, lap buddies, etc. as needed.
• Organize and maintain storage closets, supplies, cabinets, etc.
• Distribute meals and assist participants with feeding as needed.
• Provide reassurance, encouragement, and support to the participants.
• Motivate participants to maximize involvement with program activities and to increase independence according to the individual’s abilities.
• Assist with loading and unloading of participants on/off the van during their arrival and departure from the center in a safe manner.
• Change participant oxygen tubing and label each week.
• Document encounters on a daily basis according to guidelines; as well as all documentation requirements on a timely basis.
• Assist with the following:

Assist with the following:

• Recreational/Physical Activities
• Orientation
• Arts & crafts
• Social/Educational Activities
• Entertainment Activities

• Maintain the department’s supply inventory per protocol.
• Assist Activity Coordinator to carry out daily recreational activities.
• Adhere to all Bienvivir policies and procedures.
• Should the need arise, PCA may be called upon to volunteer for Escort duty if equipped to do so.
• Assist with all emergency evacuation activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalency
• Texas Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred
• CPR certified
• Food Handlers Card
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Basic Computer Skills
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate competency skills.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required Skills

• Requires understanding, patience and professionalism in working and communicating with participants, visitors, families, personnel and medical staff.
• Requires the ability to follow Bienvivir policies and procedures pertaining to duties performed.
• Demonstrates professionalism in the delivery of participants care.
• Ability to manage confidential data according to policy and procedure and HIPPA regulations.
• Ability to work with the elderly and participants with varying stages of dementia.
• Must possess good time management skills.
• Ability to organize and lead recreational activities.