PACE Transport & Patient Care Associate

Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc; Big Stone Gap (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc. in Big Stone Gap, VA is seeking a full-time transportation aide to support PACE center participants and help with daily activities and transportation needs.

You will transport participants to appointments and activities, assist with basic ADLs, supervise group activities, and ensure safety and confidentiality while following health protocols. Ideal candidates will bring strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a commitment to compassionate,

Qualifications

• Follow universal precautions and proper body mechanics.
• Complete transit training including safety, wheelchair securement, documentation, privacy.
• Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and IADLs.
• Transport participants to appointments and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the center environment.
• Monitor participant safety and report changes to center staff.

Responsibilities

• Be able to follow all aspects of Universal Precautions and use proper body mechanics.
• Successfully complete transit training consisting of: personal safety, wheelchair securement, documentation, privacy, entering/exiting a passenger’s home, assisting passengers with special needs, shopping assistance and customer service.
• Provide direct assistance to participants for the performance of basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
• Assist in health and other therapeutic related activities as prescribed in plans of care
• Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness and neatness in the center environment including housekeeping chores
• Assist in checking temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights and recording and reporting as required
• Demonstrate infection control techniques by using Standard Precautions
• Encourage, supervise and help organize recreational activities for the benefit of each participant. Assist with set up and clean-up of activities. Encourage and assist participants with group and individual activities and field trips.
• Show sensitivity to individual needs, be aware of each individual’s abilities, and help individuals maintain self-worth and dignity
• Demonstrate concern for all participants’ welfare by rendering immediate assistance to any participant in need
• Monitor participants for safety and wellness and keep the ADHC or Center Manager advised of changes in participants’ condition
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations
• Report any suspected substance abuse, neglect or exploitation to the ADHC Director or Center Manager
• Exhibit complete confidentiality at all times in all matters in regard to participants, their families and other staff of the ADHC/PACE Center by observing all relevant Federal and state laws, rules and regulations and all ethical rules of conduct.
• Must have a satisfactory work record, verified by personal reference and criminal records checks and complete other
• Perform other appropriate duties as directed by the Center Manger, PACE Director, Transit Director or designee.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Observation skills

Record keeping

Customer service

Job description

Mountain Empire Older Citizens Inc. in Big Stone Gap, VA is seeking a full-time transportation aide to support PACE center participants and help with daily activities and transportation needs.

You will transport participants to appointments and activities, assist with basic ADLs, supervise group activities, and ensure safety and confidentiality while following health protocols. Ideal candidates will bring strong interpersonal skills, reliability, and a commitment to compassionate,