Personal Care Specialist

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed.
• Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance.
• Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring.
• Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant’s physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse.
• Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed.
• Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment.
• Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets.
• Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc.
• Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1.
• Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely.
• Completes required trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains and attend CPR training as required.
• Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
• Performs other duties, as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• HHA certification or equivalent.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population.
• Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs.
• Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes.
• Effective communication, verbal and written.
• Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with team.
• Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
• Frequent local travel