Personal Care Associate - PACE

Care Synergy • Aurora, CO

7d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado PACE has an immediate opening for a Personal Care Associate. The purpose of this position is to provide participant care and home maintenance interventions, under the supervision of a designated member of IDT, as identified in the patient’s plan of care, and in accordance with organization policies and procedures. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience: One year of professional experience required, minimum one years' experience working with the frail and elderly population, home care, or geriatric experience.
• Required License: Valid Colorado driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or assists the participant with personal care activities according to the Plan of Care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility, and elimination.
• Performs and/or assists the participant/family with home maintenance activities according to Plan of Care including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Performs support activities as indicated on the Home Health Aide plan of care including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Provides emotional support to participants and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.

Benefits

• Paid mileage/Overtime
• Mileage reimbursement
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED