Personal Caregiver (PCA)

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Personal Care Provider is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and supportive care necessary to the preservation of assisting participant’s in living independently in the community. Assists in providing a safe environment for the participants of Senior CommUnity Care. Functions as a member of Interdisciplinary Team. Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO) is a PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) Program serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings, getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are to our success. SCCCO has centers in Montrose and Delta Counties.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
A minimum of one year’s experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
Active CPR/First Aid Certification
Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation
Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact
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.
Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.

Responsibilities

Assist participants with non-skilled activities of daily living (ADL’s) in the home and in the Day Center including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting as assigned or needed.
Assists participants with non-skilled restorative and supportive care in the home and in the Day Center including ambulating, positioning, transferring, skin care, personal care, etc. as assigned or needed.
Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL’s) including, but not limited to, grocery shopping, cleaning, changing bed linens, laundry, meal preparation and other routine household care as assigned.
Assists with participant activities in the Day Center, including meal service and clean-up.
Responsible for daily cleaning of the Day Center, including maintenance of cleanliness throughout the day and following all infection control measures related to Day Center cleaning.
Completes appropriate documentation of services provided following Senior CommUnity Care policy.
Implements Personal Care Services plan of care, contacts supervisor with any clarifications.
Reports changes in participant’s condition and needs to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee).
Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
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.