Personal Care Attendant - PACE

TriHealth; Norwood (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Personal Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential personal care services to elderly participants, ensuring their comfort and well-being. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you will monitor health changes, assist with daily activities, and support participants during medical appointments. This position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while working in a supportive and respectful environment. If you are passionate about serving the community and improving the quality of life for individuals, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with elderly or frail populations preferred.
• Reliable transportation is a must.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care services per individual care plans.
• Monitors participants for health changes and communicates with the team.
• Assists with food service during meal times.

Skills

Personal Care Services

Interpersonal Communication

Monitoring Health Changes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview:

The PACE Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services in accordance with individual care plans for PACE participants. The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services and other PACE Center tasks as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Up to 1 year Experience working with a frail or elderly population (Preferred)
Must have reliable transportation

Job Responsibilities:

Provides personal care services in accordance with individual participant care plans – including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation. Assists with food service delivery and monitoring during PACE Center meal service.
Implements interventions as directed by IDT disciplines, including mechanical assistance for participant transfers.
Accompanies participants to outside medical appointments as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status and promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT or PACE Center management personnel.
Attends IDT and morning meetings as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
Completes PCA documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. Supports the PACE QI program and participates in PACE QI activities as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.

Working Conditions:

Bending - Frequently
Climbing - Occasionally
Concentrating - Consistently
Continuous Learning - Consistently
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Occasionally
Lifting Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently
Lifting Pulling - Consistently
Pushing - Consistently
Reaching - Consistently
Reading - Consistently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Consistently
Stooping - Frequently
Talking - Consistently
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Frequently
Color Vision - Occasionally
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS...
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community