PACE Personal Care Aide- PRN

Rock Entertainment Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

PACE Program seeks a Personal Care Aide (PCA) to provide personal care and supportive services to participants in home and care settings. You will work with the Interdisciplinary Team and follow the plan of care to promote safety, comfort, and independence.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, maintaining a safe environment, and reporting changes to clinical staff with compassionate communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; must be at least 18.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with frail/elderly population or training provided.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control in healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for participants.
• Observe and report changes in participant condition to clinical staff.
• Provide compassionate care and communicate effectively with adults and elderly participants.

Skills

Home health aide experience

CPR certification

Communication with adults/elderly

Licensed driver

Infection control knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Position Summary:

The Personal Care Aide (PCA) provides personal care and supportive services to PACE participants in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and in accordance with the plan of care (POC). Services are primarily delivered to the participants’ homes but may also be provided in the PACE center or other care settings, including long-term care or assisted living facilities.

The PCA supports participants’ safety, comfort, and independence by assisting with activities of daily living, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and observing and reporting changes in participant condition to clinical staff.

Position Qualifications:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required. Must be at least 18 years of age. One year of home health aide experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population or must receive appropriate training upon hire.
• Use of technology-based tools, including electronic medical records, preferred.
• Must maintain CPR certification.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control requirements for healthcare facilities.
• Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care and effectively communicate with the adult and elderly population.
• Must be a licensed driver