Personal Care Associate - PACE

The Denver Hospice•Denver, CO

7d•$17 - $20

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. 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.

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.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed.
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

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS: We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued. We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Low healthcare premiums: we have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following date of hire
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave) and EIB (Extended Illness Bank): 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