PACE Day Center Aide (Full-Time)

PACE at Hudson Headwaters; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE at Hudson Headwaters in Glens Falls, NY is seeking a Day Center Aide to work onsite 40 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. You will support Participants during appointments, day center activities, and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to follow each Participant's plan of care.

The role requires a PCA certificate, BLS, a valid state ID, and at least one year of experience with the elderly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• PCA certificate required.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to obtain.
• Reliable transportation required.
• 1 year of experience with frail or elderly population preferred.
• Medicaid/Medicare background checks and immunizations up-to-date.
• On-site position; remote work not available.

Responsibilities

• Escort Participants to appointments and assist as needed.
• Help with loading/unloading Participants from vehicles.
• Provide care and document per policies and regulations.
• Follow safety rules and care plans with assistive devices.
• Support transfers, grooming, and oral care with staff.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

PCA certificate

Current BLS certification

Job description

Proposed Schedule: 40 hours per week. Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm.

Summary

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a community-based program that provides coordinated medical and social services to eligible older adults who want to continue living in their own home despite chronic care needs. TheDay Center Aideunder direct oversight of theClinical Leader, is an integral member of the PACE at Hudson Headwaters (PHH) team. The Day Center Aide is responsible for providing support and assistance to Participants during appointments, Day Center activities and collaborates with other members of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure Participants’ care needs are met, and the current plan of care is followed to meet the needs of each Participant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Escort Participants to outside appointments and provide assistance when necessary.
• Assist drivers with loading and unloading Participants from vehicles.
• Assist the transportation department with Participants’ take-home supplies.
• Provide and document care in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Adhere to PHH safety requirements and Participant care plans regarding use of assistive devices (e.g., gait belts, walker, wheelchair, etc.).
• Assist Participant Care Associates and other clinical staff with transfers and services including (but not limited to), grooming and oral care.
• Provide supervision and support to Participants including monitoring and responding to behavioral disturbances such as wandering, agitation, restlessness, and exit seeking while at the Day Center and in the community.
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to personal alarm devices.
• Assist Participants with restorative and supportive care such as ambulating, positioning, transferring, filling oxygen, and providing other support as assigned or needed.
• Follow clinical instructions as assigned.
• Maintain accurate and current Participant care and service logs as required.
• Assist the dietary staff with meal service and clean-up of dining areas.
• Maintain personal care areas including but not limited to, coatroom, bath/shower rooms, personal care/linen supply areas, Participant rooms, and laundry areas.
• Assist with stocking and maintaining personal care supplies for use in the Day Center.
• Assist with laundry duties.
• Assist with implementing recreation programs in a group setting and 1: 1 as needed including attending to needs of Participants during recreation activities and assisting Participants with recreation activities as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure that the needs of Participants are consistently met and that a clean, sanitary, and safe environment is maintained.
• Understand and adhere to PHH policies and procedures and PHH's Participant Rights Policy.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of sensitive Participant information.
• Attend staff and Participant care planning meetings as requested, and department in-services as required.
• Report any event, accident, or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
• Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability to perform the essential functions:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A current and valid state-issued Personal Care Assistant (PCA) certificate is required
• Current BLS certification or willing to complete certification
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE before working independently
• Requires reliable transportation
• Have 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or be willing to receive appropriate training upon hire
• Before engaging in participant care, be medically cleared for communicative diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses involving Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Act
• Have not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse
• Ability to work within a care team with initiative, imagination, resourcefulness, and flexibility
• This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Requires the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Will require 20% sitting, 30% walking, and 50% standing
• May also need to move heavy equipment, transfer/lift patients and assist patient with walking and turning
• Day Center Aide may also have to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, and stand for long periods

The pay rate for this position is $21.50/hour.

Location

PACE at Hudson Headwaters

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