Personal Care Attendant PACE (CI-1.0)
About The Position
The PACE Personal Care Attendant I provides psychological, physical, and emotional support to seniors and answers questions as appropriate. The role supports PACE participants in achieving the best possible quality of life in their communities through teamwork and compassionate care. Care is provided in multiple settings, including participants’ homes, the day center, the clinic, and during transportation. The attendant responds to participant needs and directs inquiries to the appropriate party, maintains inventory supplies, sets up the care environment, and physically assists participants. The position is based at Franciscan Senior Health and Wellness PACE in Greenwood, Indiana. Practice hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekends, evenings, or holidays. Travel is required up to 75%. Candidates must be over age 23 for insurability and have a valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of prior experience working with a frail or elderly population.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, required within 90 days.
- Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
- Must be over age 23 for insurability.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Respond to participant needs and direct inquiries to the appropriate party.
- Maintain inventory supplies.
- Set up the care environment.
- Physically assist PACE participants.
- Provide care in participants’ homes, the day center, the clinic, and during transportation.
- Provide psychological, physical, and emotional support to participants.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings; details are available in the benefits section of the career site.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
