Location: all cities,MO, USA
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Job Type
Part-time
Description
Personal Care Attendant (PCA), PACE
PRN, as needed basis
We offer competitive salary, benefits (including medical, dental, vision), retirement, PTO, and recognize 9 paid holidays.
If you are a compassionate professional who provides exceptional quality care, Jordan Valley is for you! We are Missouri's largest Federally Qualified Health Center founded in 2003 and we serve 75,000 patients each year. The mission of Jordan Valley is to improve the health of our community by providing high-quality and accessible medical, dental, and behavioral health services to Southwest MO. We're collaborative and believe in always going above and beyond as part of our commitment to deliver excellent care to our community!
Job Overview:
Under the direction and supervision of the Center Manager, the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides personal care services to Jordan Valley Senior Care participants in the day health center. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will also participate in other activities and tasks as assigned to assist the primary care, therapy, and adult day health staff.
Duties:
* Provides personal care and escort assistance in accordance with individual treatment plans - including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulation.
* Reports observed changes in participants' conditions to Center Manager and/or other center-based clinical staff.
* Proactively communicates participant health and safety concerns to Center Manager and/or other program staff.
* Demonstrates safe practices utilizing proper body mechanics and complying with universal precautions.
* Interacts in friendly, courteous, and professional manner with participants and their families/caregivers.
* Participates in social and recreation activities with participants as appropriate.
* Implements interventions, as appropriate to training, as directed by rehabilitation staff, including use of mechanical assistance for participant transfers and mobility.
* Occasionally accompanies participants to outside clinical appointments, when necessary.
* Assist with food service delivery and monitoring during mealtimes.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance.
* Health (Both HSA and FSA options and access to our Telemedicine program)
* Vision
* Free dental and life insurance, and long term disability. Affordable rates for family dental and life insurance.
* 403b retirement match on the 1st of the month after 30 days.
* Employee Assistance Program
* Day One PTO Accrual
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Free On Site Fitness Facility at our Springfield Tampa Clinic
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
* 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population.
* Minimum 6 months of clinical experience as a PCA, CNA, or EMT.
* BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Current valid HHA or CNA license.