Personal Care Specialist

Personal Care Specialist

Job Description:

• Serve as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team, participating in all aspects of planning, implementation, and evaluation of personal care and safety for participants.
• Assist participants with all aspects of personal care at the site and in the community.
• Assist with meals, including 1:1 feedings, and ensure diet and fluid restrictions are followed.
• Assist nursing with specimen collections, oxygen, and vital sign monitoring.
• Report all medical complaints or changes in participants' physical, cognitive, and functional status to the primary nurse.
• Serve as an escort for medical and other appointments as needed.
• Perform tasks as indicated on daily assignment sheets.
• Restock supplies and monitor cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and supply closets.
• Sanitize tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc.
• Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1 sessions.
• Perform vital signs and transfer participants safely.
• Complete required trainings timely and attend monthly meetings and trainings.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures.
• Maintain and attend CPR training as required.
• Ability to pass a fit test for mask-wearing where a seal is critical.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• HHA certification or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs.
• Ability to perform vital signs, participant lifting for transfer, and communicate participant changes.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Consistently works positively and cooperatively with the team.
• Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
• Frequent local travel.