Personal Care Assistant

PACE Center Per Diem Position

Per diem position to cover day room staff absences at PACE center and to cover escorts for participants to external appointments. Regular duties to include:
Assists PACE Center participants with personal care, restorative rehabilitation, meals, group and individual activities. Accompanies participants on transportation as needed to ensure safety. May be assigned to assist supported housing participants with morning care. Actively contributes to the operations of the Day Center by contributing ideas for the activities program and offering suggestions to improve daily operations. Contributes to participant care planning and assessment through reports to the Activities Coordinator, PACE Center Nurses and Rehabilitation staff.

Requires employee to float to other sites to support patient care needs across the program.

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EDUCATION:

• High School graduate or GED

• Certification of Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working with older adults or frail populations preferred

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to provide care and demonstrate respect for frail elders

Creativity and confidence in leading group activities.

• Good communication skills

• Able to work effectively with fellow PCA's and the Interdisciplinary Team.

• Flexibility, initiative, and organizational skills.

• Bilingual a plus

Starting at $21.00 and up to $30.00 an hour based on experience.

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