Personal Care Associate

Colorado PACE•Aurora, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Colorado PACE is hiring a full-time Personal Care Associate in Aurora, Colorado. The role provides participant care and home maintenance interventions under the supervision of a designated member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), as identified in each participant’s plan of care and in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. The associate maintains schedule flexibility and responds to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload or work location as directed. The position includes assisting participants with personal care, such as hygiene, mobility, and elimination; helping participants and families with home maintenance tasks, including light housekeeping and meal preparation; and providing support such as companionship, respite for families, and assistance that promotes participant independence. The associate builds therapeutic relationships with participants and families from varied cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds and provides emotional support that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths. The position is based in Aurora, Colorado. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 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. Supplemental pay may include paid mileage and overtime, depending on position, schedule, and/or availability. Mileage and expense reimbursement is 62.5 cents per mile.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of professional experience.
At least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly population, 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 with regular participant or community interaction.
Flexibility and weekend availability as needed are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide participant care and home maintenance interventions under the supervision of a designated IDT member and in accordance with the participant’s plan of care and organizational policies and procedures.
Maintain schedule flexibility and respond to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload or work location as directed.
Perform or assist participants with personal care activities, including hygiene, mobility, and elimination, according to the Plan of Care.
Perform or assist participants and families with home maintenance activities, including light housekeeping and meal preparation, according to the Plan of Care.
Provide support activities identified in the Home Health Aide plan of care, including promoting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families.
Establish therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Provide emotional support to participants and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.

Benefits

Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans.
Health Savings Account with employer funding of $1,000 for single coverage or $2,000 for family coverage.
17 days of paid time off/vacation pay in the first year for full-time team members.
Seven paid holidays and one additional floating holiday.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match of 50% 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 overtime may be available based on position, schedule, and/or availability.
Mileage and expense reimbursement at 62.5 cents per mile.
Career and logo wear.
Two free, confidential benefit programs designed to help address logistical and financial problems in life.