Pca Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate degree and 4 years relevant work required.
• High School diploma with significant relevant work experience with elders or the disabled may be substituted for degree.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills necessary.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability in either Khmer or Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake and orientation on new PCA referrals to determine initial eligibility for services.
• Instruct the Consumer in the rules, policies, and regulations.
• Onboard consumers with the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for timesheets.
• Describe the role of the personal care agency and the fiscal intermediary.
• Conduct field visits to assess prospective consumers' physical, social, emotional, and environmental status to determine their eligibility and needs in their homes in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Manage an ongoing caseload of PCA consumers.
• Provide functional skills training to instruct the Consumer/Surrogate in the basic requisites of an effective program of personal care services, including utilizing the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for completing timesheets.
• Instruct the Consumer/Surrogate on completing timesheets through EVV, understanding the medical issues and limitations of the Consumer, and reviewing the responsibilities of the Consumer/Surrogate/Administrative Proxies.
• Instruct Consumer/Surrogate/Administrative Proxies on how to hire a new Personal Care worker, review paperwork for new hires, and provide a new employee packet.
• Perform quarterly comprehensive skills training on new Consumer/Surrogate/Administrative Proxies and additional training as needed.
• Perform annual comprehensive skills training for consumers who have been with the program for more than one year and as additional training is needed.
• Provide ongoing support to consumers and/or Surrogates in utilizing the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system.
• Offer instruction on issues regarding benefits, durable medical equipment, and referrals to other programs.
• Keep current personal data, progress notes, and tracking software information in PCA Program software and case files.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team of Nurses, Skills Trainers, and Case Aides.
• Work collaboratively within the team when difficult scenarios and issues arise within a teammate's caseload.
• Assist participants with Medicaid applications, securing Social Security and S.S.I., and other related benefits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• Healthcare (medical, dental)
• 403b Retirement Plan with agency match
• 20 Vacation Days
• 12 Sick Days
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Social Work Licensing Program
• License Renewal Paid by agency for RN's and Social Workers