Personal Care Provider (PCA)

Gulf Coast Village•Florence, KY

49d•$17 - $21

About The Position

Come join our awesome team as a PCA at Senior CommUnity Care of Northern KY—PACE. We are offering rewarding work, flexible schedule, and great benefits! You will be involved in launching a new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly model! Senior Community Care of Northern Kentucky is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the Volunteers of America parent organization. OBJECTIVE : Under the direction and supervision of the In-Home Services Manager is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living, and supportive care necessary to the preservation of the home environment. Assist in providing a safe environment for the participants of Senior CommUnity Care. Functions as a member of Interdisciplinary Team.

Requirements

Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
Must have a valid driver's license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: A minimum of one year's experience in working with the frail or elderly population.
Skills and Knowledge: • Basic knowledge of how to support frail or elderly in Activities of Daily Living (ADL). • Knowledge of how to use and maintain in-home equipment (adaptive). • Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, medical staff, and the public. • Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. • Ability to work with frail and demented population.

Responsibilities

Assist participants with ADL's (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed.
Assists participants with restorative and supportive care (including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, personal care, etc.) as assigned or needed.
Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL's) (grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care) as assigned. Orders supplies from Adult Day Health Center (ADHC) as needed.
Documents services provided to participants consistently and accurately via approved system/ Daily Activity Record. Documentation is completed in a timely manner. Completes all participant documentation in the medical chart in a timely manner following Senior CommUnity Care procedure.
Implements in-home services plan of care; contacts supervisor with any clarifications.
Reports pertinent information regarding participants in a timely manner to appropriate team members and supervisor.
Participates in participants' plan of care through cooperation with Interdisciplinary Team.
Performs other tasks as assigned by In-Home Services Manager or designee as instructed.
Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.
Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.
Maintains safe working environment. Follows Senior CommUnity Care Safety policies and procedures.
Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
Performs other duties as required or requested.