Personal Care Attendant (PCA), PACE

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

About Jordan Valley Community Health Center :

Jordan Valley Community Health Center (JVCHC) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple : Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVCHC strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary :

Under the direction and supervision of the Center Manager, the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides home care services to Jordan Valley Senior Care participants. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will also participate in other activities and tasks as assigned to assist the home care, therapy, and adult day health staff.

Key Responsibilities :

• 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 Overview :

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Health Requirements :

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process :

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVCHC career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

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