Personal Care Attendant (PCA), PACE

Personal Care Attendant

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.

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 include :

• Providing personal care and escort assistance in accordance with individual treatment plans including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulation.
• Reporting observed changes in participants' conditions to Center Manager and / or other center-based clinical staff.
• Proactively communicating participant health and safety concerns to Center Manager and / or other program staff.
• Demonstrating safe practices utilizing proper body mechanics and complying with universal precautions.
• Interacting in friendly, courteous, and professional manner with participants and their families / caregivers.
• Participating in social and recreation activities with participants as appropriate.
• Implementing interventions, as appropriate to training, as directed by rehabilitation staff, including use of mechanical assistance for participant transfers and mobility.
• Occasionally accompanying participants to outside clinical appointments, when necessary.
• Assisting with food service delivery and monitoring during mealtimes.

Benefits overview :

Nine paid holidays per year.

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.

Required qualifications :

Preferred qualifications :