Personal Care Aide for Adult Day Center (PCA)

SUMMARY: PACE services are long-term care and support services which are necessary in order to enable individuals to remain in the home as opposed to nursing home placement. The PACE Aide will provide all necessary services as authorized by the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The approved plan of care will be designed to prevent hospitalizations and institutional care. PACE Aides may be assigned to the PACE Center (s) or to the In-Home Service Program. Other assignments may be made based on the PACE participant’s individual needs.

Use of therapeutic interpersonal skills in all contacts in the work setting is required. Duties may include, but are not limited to: providing nursing assistance to patients while meeting their personal- hygiene needs including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, etc. Other tasks will include feeding, lifting, turning, and positioning; assisting the physician, nurse practitioner, and professional nurse in patient examinations; assisting with provisions for emotional and physical comfort and direction according to individual patient care plans, including patient teaching and encompassing cultural and emotional needs; and, other personal care duties as assigned. Specifically, PACE services mean providing assistance with personal hygiene, nutritional support and environmental maintenance necessary for clients to remain in their home. Problems encountered range from routine to complex in nature; significant public contact is required and position requires independent decision-making and action.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must have completed the 40 hour Personal Care Aide certification or be a Certified Nursing Assistant, licensed with the Virginia Board of Nursing and be in good standing.
2. Minimum of one year’s experience working with a frail or elderly population.
3. Compliance with any State or Federal requirements for direct patient care staff in their respective settings.
4. Valid driver’s license.
5. Pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
6. First Aid and CPR certification.
7. Medically cleared of communicable diseases and up-to-date with immunizations.
8. Preference will be given to those certified nursing assistants who have had experience working with older adults.

Offering competitive pay, generous leave policy and a family friendly work environment.

9 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Retirement, Short- and Long-term disability benefits, Critical Illness, Accident and Life Insurance.