Personal Caregiver (PCA)

Come join our awesome team as a Personal Caregiver with Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE center in Montrose Colorado!

Senior Community Care of Colorado PACE is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Pay: $18.50 - $22.50 per hour based on previous work experience.

Schedules: Fulltime 810-hour shifts days and times will vary occasional weekend shifts.

Employer/Employee Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees:

• Scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• NetSpend Get paid early: Tap into 50% of your earnings before payday.
• Ministry Program

The Personal Care Provider is responsible for providing and assisting participants with activities of daily living and supportive care necessary to the preservation of assisting participants in living independently in the community. Assists in providing a safe environment for the participants of Senior CommUnity Care. Functions as a member of Interdisciplinary Team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of one years experience in working with the frail or elderly population required.
• Active CPR/First Aid Certification
• Must have a valid drivers license proof of insurance and have means of transportation
• Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact

Skills and Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of how to support frail or elderly in Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
• Knowledge of how to use and maintain in-home equipment (adaptive).
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants co- workers medical staff and the public.
• Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to work with frail and demented population.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping in-servicing and documentation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist participants with non-skilled activities of daily living (ADLs) in the home and in the Day Center including but not limited to bathing dressing grooming hair care mouth care eating hand and foot nail care and toileting as assigned or needed.
• Assists participants with non-skilled restorative and supportive care in the home and in the Day Center including ambulating positioning transferring skin care personal care etc. as assigned or needed.
• Assists participants with Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) including but not limited to grocery shopping cleaning changing bed linens laundry meal preparation and other routine household care as assigned.
• Assists with participant activities in the Day Center including meal service and clean-up.
• Responsible for daily cleaning of the Day Center including maintenance of cleanliness throughout the day and following all infection control measures related to Day Center cleaning.
• Completes appropriate documentation of services provided following Senior CommUnity Care policy.
• Implements Personal Care Services plan of care contacts supervisor with any clarifications.
• Reports changes in participants condition and needs to the Personal Care Supervisor (or designee).
• Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.
• Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
• Follows all Senior CommUnity Care policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
• Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures results and information about participants clients or families.
• Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions and practices Universal Precautions.
• Maintains safe working environment. Follows Senior CommUnity Care Safety policies and procedures.
• Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
• Performs other duties as required or requested.

Senior Community Care of Colorado (SCCCO)is aPACEProgram (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) serving older adults in Montrose and Delta Counties. Our team offers wrap-around care services to meet the unique needs of each of our participants and support them to remain living independently in their homes and communities. Our approach to care is based on our respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesnt diminish with age. Compassion empathy personal attention are at the core of how we serve each and every program participant. Unlike other settings getting to know our participants and building meaningful relationships are to our success.SCCCOhas centers in Montrose and Delta Counties

We want our staff to love their job and offer flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package that support a healthy and active work-life balance.SCCCO is Great Place to Work-Certified for 7 years in a row!

AtVOANS we celebrate sharing encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status parental status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.