Personal Care Attendant - PACE

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Personal Care Assistant– PACE of Cincinnati TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility.. We offer career growth opportunities , a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based off years of experience. Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. Location: PACE of Cincinnati: 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (does require to drive around the Greater Cincinnati Area) Incentives & Benefits: In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience . Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits Work Schedule: 80 hours bi-weekly 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 Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Requiredand an acceptable driving record. Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Required 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 Responsibilities: 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.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
Must have reliable transportation
an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

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.