Personal Care Associate

Care Synergy•Aurora, CO

16h•$19 - $20

About The Position

Colorado PACE is hiring a Personal Care Associate in Aurora, Colorado. This role provides participant care and home maintenance interventions identified in each participant’s plan of care, under the supervision of a designated member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The associate maintains scheduling flexibility and responds to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload or work location as directed. The position is full-time, scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekend availability as needed and flexibility preferred. The hourly pay range is $19.29–$20.00. Depending on the position, schedule, and/or availability, supplemental pay may include paid mileage and overtime. Mileage and expense reimbursement is 62.5 cents per mile. Colorado PACE is part of Care Synergy, a network of mission-driven nonprofit healthcare organizations focused on caring for ill, frail, and primarily elderly individuals at home. The organization emphasizes compassionate, whole-person support, dignity, independence, and a respectful, supportive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of professional experience, including at least one year working with frail and elderly people, in home care, or in a geriatric setting.
Valid Colorado driver’s license.
Proof of auto insurance.
Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual candidates are preferred, particularly for roles involving regular participant or community interaction.
Weekend availability and scheduling flexibility are preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform or assist participants with personal care activities according to the Plan of Care, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination.
Perform or assist participants and families with home maintenance activities according to the Plan of Care, including light housekeeping and meal preparation.
Perform support activities specified in the Home Health Aide plan of care, including supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families.
Establish therapeutic relationships with participants and families from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Provide emotional support to participants and families in a way that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
Maintain flexibility in scheduling and respond to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload or work location as directed.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of the employee medical premium in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage and $2,000 for family coverage.
For full-time team members, 17 days of paid time off/vacation pay in the first year.
Seven paid holidays and an additional floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with a 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
Education reimbursement program.
Clinical career ladders.
Certification pay.
Team member referral program.
Team member service awards.
Early wage access.
Legal and identity protection.
Leadership development training programs.
Paid mileage and expense reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile.
Overtime may be available, depending on position, schedule, and/or availability.
Two free, confidential benefit programs designed to help address logistical and financial problems.