Home Care Technician PACE

Prisma Health•Greenville, SC

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides direct care as assigned in a participant’s home, contracted facility, or at the PACE Center. Responsible for the collection of data related to participant status; ADL support under the direction of a PACE Homecare Coordinator; ongoing collection and documentation of participant data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment. Assists with a variety of recreation programs and services to meet participant needs for social, physical, and cognitive functioning. Responsible for assisting therapists with skilled therapy and some independent restorative maintenance care of the participants. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Requirements

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program is preferred.
Experience - One (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly population.
A valid driver’s license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.
Driving is required for this position using the employee’s personally owned vehicle. Employee must have reliable transportation and will be expected to adhere to the Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and specific department driving policies.
Employee must pass driver training.
Basic computer skills
Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with eating
Assists with bathing (bed bath, bench shower, sink bath)
Assists with personal grooming and dressing
Provides personal hygiene assistance
Assists in applying skin care products (lotion, oil, etc.)
Assists with meal planning and preparation
Assists participants in and out of bed
Repositions participants as necessary
Assists with ambulation
Assists with toileting and maintaining continence
Handles laundry duties
Assists with shopping
Ensures home safety
Runs errands
Observes vital signs like temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate
Reminds participants to take prescribed medication as directed by their physician
Provides escort services as needed, and transportation when included in the participant's Service Plan/Authorization (transportation provision may vary based on provider policy).
Helps participants with communication, including placing the phone within reach and assisting with its use, as well as providing orientation to daily events.
Performs other duties as assigned.