Personal Care Assistant

Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc.; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Western New York Integrated Care Collaborative, Inc. is seeking a Personal Care Assistant to support residents in the greater Buffalo area within PACE programs. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care under supervision.

Pay is $21 per hour with no night shifts and no weekend work. The PCA collaborates with the PACE Center Manager, RN Clinic Staff, and the PACE Lead PCA to ensure respectful and confidential care for an aging population.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Some experience as an activity worker, homemaker, personal care aide, home health aide, or nursing assistant is preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of the PACE Center Manager and RN Clinic Staff.
• Interact with and take direction from the PACE Lead PCA and other PACE Center staff.
• Protect privacy and confidentiality of PHI/EPHI as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Fallon Health offers a Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to serve the health needs of dual-eligible residents of the greater Buffalo area including Erie and Niagara counties.

Personal Care Assistant

Pay: $21./hr.

No Nights No weekends

Work is performed under the general supervision of the PACE Center Manager and RN Clinic Staff. The employee also interacts with and takes direction from the PACE Lead PCA, interacts with others in the PACE Center. The employee has access to confidential information as necessary to perform job duties. Therefore, the employee is expected to respect the right to privacy and security of PHI (Protected Health Information) and EPHI (Electronic Protected Health Information). Positive and effective interpersonal/communication skills are required and are a high priority in this position.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Experience

• Some experience as an activity worker, homemaker, personal care aide, home health aide, or nursing assistant preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.