Personal Care Attendant

Heops Inc; Arkansas; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

LIFE COORDINATED is seeking a Personal Care Attendant to join an interdisciplinary care team delivering integrated, person-centered care in both facility and home settings. The PCA supports mobility, hygiene, meals and daily living tasks while coordinating with nursing staff and other professionals.

The role emphasizes safety, compassionate care, and collaboration with the care team to address individual goals and maintain quality of life for frail elderly participants.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Flexibility in responding to emergencies and changes in workload.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with mobility, hygiene, and activities of daily living.
• Support feeding, bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting as needed.
• Provide assistance with IADLs such as light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Assist nursing staff with basic care tasks and vital signs as directed.
• Support participants with safe wheelchair and ambulation transfer.
• Provide companionship and participate in prescribed care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Care coordination

Job description

About LIFE COORDINATED:

Mind, body and well-being. Imagine being part of an interdisciplinary care team where your recommendations are revered, respected and integrated into the member care plan. Sounds too good to be true... right?
MEET LIFE COORDINATED - welcome home.

LIFE COORDINATED is an integrated care company and PACE Program (Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and this is the way we operate. A Personal Care Attendant is integral to delivering comprehensive and integrated care. We are seeking a Personal Care Attendant to join our team that wants to be an integral part of changing lives every day. We are passionate and purpose driven to be best-in-class.

Our goal is to help our members live their best life based upon their personal goals.
PACE allows us to invest in the right things to address root cause and environmental factors, not just symptoms and resulting medical care.

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides services in the facility and/or home care settings to assist participants in safe mobility, personal hygiene, and housekeeping/daily living tasks. They work closely with other medical professionals through nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, and meals across care settings. The PCA demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to participate in assessing, planning care for and providing service to frail elderly participants according to assigned responsibilities and PACE program standards.

The PCA role is to assist participants with mobility support to ensure safety and decreased risk for falls or injury. The PCA will also aid with feeding and personal hygiene needs including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting. Additionally, support will be provided with activities of daily living (ADLs), including maintenance of living quarters by making beds and cleaning surfaces. The PCA may also provide assistance to nursing staff with basic dressing/bandage changes, taking vital signs, and other duties as directed. They may be responsible for acting as companions to patients and accompanying them on walks or other activities they enjoy.

General

• a. Knows and adheres to the philosophy and goals of (PACE Program).
• b. Maintains a quiet and safe environment for clients, visitors, and staff.
• c. Keeps confidentiality of client records, reports, and discussions.
• d. Participates in formulation and maintenance of (PACE Program) policies and procedures.
• e. Participates in (PACE Program) Committees as requested by the Clinical Services Director.
• f. Actively participates in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings (IDT).
• g. Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings and client care meetings as requested.
• h. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected emergencies and changes in workload to fulfill responsibilities.
• i. Utilizes supplies and equipment economically.
• j. Informs the Clinical Services Director of “unusual incidents.”
• k. Maintains timely and quality documentation of services provided
• l. Is professional in appearance and manner in the clinical area; recognizes own limits and seeks help and guidance from the Clinical Services Director as appropriate; responds in a positive manner to constructive criticism; serves as a role model for students and staff members

Participant Care

• a. Able to perform participant care duties using appropriate equipment. Duties may include support with participant hygiene activities including and not limited to bathing (tub, bed, and/or shower); bedpan, commode, and/or toilet transfers; oral care; grooming support; and eating and dressing as needed.
• b. Aids with management of respiratory, nutritional, elimination tasks as assigned by nursing team and within scope of practice.
• c. Assists with safe wheelchair and ambulatory.
• d. Provides assistance with Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across care settings including laundry, homemaking, meal preparation, light cleaning, and other household duties, shopping and other chore services.
• e. Provides assistance with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities, and meals across care settings under the guidance of the skilled professional staff.
• f. May participate in a joint team/family meeting to discuss current support, concerns, and suggestions for care plan update and/or revisions.
• g. Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other program staff, contact agencies and outside organizations.
• h. Performs other duties as required or requested in a positive and helpful manner to ensure a smooth-running work environment.

Licensure / Certification Requirements

• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
• Current, valid driver’s license.
• Current CPR Certification

Experience

Desired or Preferred Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• a. At least one year professional experience working with an elderly or frail population.
• b. Working knowledge of the administrative organization of community facilities.
• c. Skill in the application of current procedures and techniques of patient care.
• d. Ability to plan and coordinate care for individuals, families, and groups under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
• e. Ability to communicate effectively.
• f. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• g. Ability to accept and utilize guidance.
• h. Ability to perform duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
• i. Acceptable physical and mental health to carry out the responsibilities of the position