Personal Care Attendant

Description

Are you interested in working for an organization whose mission it is to enable frail, underserved, and multicultural senior communities to live independently at home and in their communities, for as long as possible?   

Bakersfield Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is dedicated to providing its participants with comprehensive health and social supports that are proven to effectively manage chronic conditions and to reduce the risk for premature institutionalization. PACE staff are leaders in the “aging in place” industry and we have had the honor of serving Bakersfield seniors and their families/caregivers.         

Job Summary 

Under the supervision of the PCA Supervisor, the PCA is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants. 

Duties include but not limited to:

· Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring. Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participant, including changes noted in participant’s condition.

· As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming. Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.

· Provide care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent the policies and procedures of the center.

· Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able. 

· Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.

· Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.

· Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and/or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food/fluid intake, or changes in ambulation.

· Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.

· Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information.

· Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basis.

· Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant’s expressed wishes.

· Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.

· Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

· Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned. 

· Adhere to and support the center’s practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance.

· Adhere to using Paylocity time keeping application when clocking in and out at participant home. 

· Submit  Time Card Corrections (TCC) to PCA Supervisor within 24 hours of any missed punches or late lunches.

· Adhere to dress code policy including scrubs and nail requirements. .

· Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.

· Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.

· May require use of personal vehicle

Competitive Benefits and Salary: 

· Desirable work schedule 

· Health Insurance Coverage (Medical, Dental and Vision)

· 401K, 401K Matching

· Paid time off (including holidays, vacation and sick time)

· Competitive salaries and bonuses

· Recruitment Referral Bonus Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· CPR classes

· Professional development opportunities

· Employee Recognition events and activities

· Please contact Human Resources for salary information

Business Hours: Monday – Friday / 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Requirements

· Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population.

· Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.

·  High School Diploma or GED, preferred.

· Is medically cleared for communicable diseases and has all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Salary : $16 - $19