TriHealth
Location
Norwood, Ohio
The Personal Care Assistant provides direct personal care services to PACE participants, including grooming, feeding, and ambulation assistance. They also monitor participant health status and document care in the electronic health record while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and up to one year of experience working with the elderly. A valid driver's license with an acceptable record and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification are required upon hire.
***Personal Care Assistant– PACE of Cincinnati***
TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility..
We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based off years of experience.
Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.
In addition to a comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement—this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits [https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits]
• 80 hours bi-weekly
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred) Up to 1 year Experience working with a frail or elderly population (Preferred) Must have reliable transportation Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required and an acceptable driving record. Upon Hire Required Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
The PACE Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services in accordance with individual care plans for PACE participants. The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services and other PACE Center tasks as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
Provides personal care services in accordance with individual participant care plans – including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation. Assists with food service delivery and monitoring during PACE Center meal service. Implements interventions as directed by IDT disciplines, including mechanical assistance for participant transfers. Accompanies participants to outside medical appointments as assigned by PACE Center management personnel. Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status and promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT or PACE Center management personnel. Attends IDT and morning meetings as assigned by PACE Center management personnel. Completes PCA documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. Supports the PACE QI program and participates in PACE QI activities as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
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