Nursing Assistant For Adult Day Health Center (Starting At $16.5)

PACE is a "Best Place to Work" certified company. PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a unique health plan and care provider, committed to keeping aging adults with challenging healthcare conditions in their homes, by caring for their medical, physical, and social needs. PACE Southeast Michigan provides care and services in the home, the community, and our day health center. PACE is currently hiring Nursing Assistants/Medical Assistants/Patient Care Technicians for our Day Health Center for Seniors in Clinton Township.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

• The PCA assists in providing and/or maintaining optimal physical and emotional comforts to frail elders, in the participant’s home, community setting, day health center, and dementia unit, and during transport and on appointments.
• The PCA performs the care or services that are outlined in the individual participant’s Care Plan; any Care Guidelines that are pertinent to the participant’s diagnosis are specified in the Care Plan.
• The PCA plan of care is based on the initial and on-going assessments that are performed by a home care RNCM
• The PCA assists participants and their families toward achieving maximum self-reliance and independence within their environment, day health center, and dementia unit.
• The PCA performs a variety of tasks and services for the participant, including:Personal care

Assistance with activities
Assistance with meal preparation / feeding
Assistance with toileting / managing incontinence
Simple treatments
Shopping
Medication reminders
Laundry services
Extended hours care
Homemaking services / chores
Transportation and off site appointment support

• Immediately reports all customer service complaints, all deviations from set schedule and appointments to supervisor / manager.
• The PCA is responsible for accurate timely documentation as required by the service area they are supporting; including but not limited to the care and/or services provided on every visit and or encounter, transport and appointment, on the PCA/CNA progress note; the PCA keeps the RNCM and or clinic nurse informed of the participant’s progress.
• Works only within established scope of practice.
• The PCA responds to emergency situations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

SUMMARY OF WORKING CONDITIONS:

• A joint visit is performed at least annually with the RNCM and the PCA, to observe and evaluate the PCA’s performance in the home
• The PCA must have reliable transportation available on a daily basis, a current valid driver’s license, must maintain an acceptable driving record, and provide proof of current automobile insurance
• Driving is required within PACE SEMI catchment area
• Working conditions are variable. With exposure to communicable diseases, due to participant environment. There is also potential for exposure to chemicals such as cleaning solutions and medications
• The PCA may be required to change participant assignments based on changing participant acuity, participant needs, and participant census.
• The PCA is supervised monthly in the participant’s home, by the RNCM by direct or indirect supervision. At this time the participant’s satisfaction with the Care Plan and PCA is evaluated
• The PCA must have the ability to transfer and assist with moving patients; frequent walking, bending, and lifting of forty (40) pounds or more may be needed in the performance of duties

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Certification is optional though preferred, but must have one (1) year experience with a frail or elderly population
• Ability to relate to those participants with dementia and/or developmental disabilities
• Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approval by CMS) before working independently
• PCA competency is monitored and maintained in a variety of ways:Initially, through a skills check-off performance evaluation of specific tasks upon hire and orientation to the program, and annually thereafter
• The PCA shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers
• Valid Michigan Driver's license
• The PCA must be able to perform duties in an atmosphere of frequent interruption
• The PCA must have the ability to problem solve and interpret instructions
• Must have received certificate of completion from a formal training program (Direct Care, Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, etc.) outside of PACE SEMI
• Ability to work sensitively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• H.S. diploma or GED required
• The PCA must possess the ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
• The PCA must be able to organize and maintain flexible scheduling to coordinate job responsibilities
• Current CPR card required
• Experience must be in a long-term care, hospital, or home care setting
• The PCA participates in annual, mandatory in-service training and screening, including but not limited to: infection control, TB testing, safety training, and BLS training

Job related competency in-services including a practicum demonstration and written assessment
Mandatory in-service training
Department staff meetings

• Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Vision
• Dental
• Employee assistance program
• Guaranteed Shifts (which means guaranteed pay!)
• Short & Long term disability
• Paid time off and holidays
• Health Insurance

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Pay: starting at $16.5 an hour, based on experience. $150 sign-on bonus.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health savings account
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 5x8
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Have you completed one of the following programs: nursing assistant, medical assistant, patient care tech, direct care worker?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person