CarePartner (Center) PACE (53227)

Description

Redwood Coast PACE with Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for a CarePartner to provide care for our participants in our Eureka Day Center. Redwood Coast PACE a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly is a comprehensive health plan for older adults who wish to remain living in their home and community. We provide medical social nutritional rehabilitation and support services for eligible adults. At Redwood Coast PACE the goal is to help people stay as healthy and independent as possible. Because their health is monitored on a regular basis many PACE participants report fewer health crises and better overall health.

The schedule for this position is 8 am to 2:30 pm Monday through Friday. There will be frequent staff meetings that would require an additional hour in the afternoon.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Day Center Supervisor the CarePartner provides personal care and support services to Redwood Coast PACE participants in the Day Center. This role is responsible for assisting with activities of daily living monitoring health status supporting therapeutic and nutritional needs and helping to maintain a safe clean and engaging environment. The CarePartner plays an essential role in fostering participant independence dignity and well-being while ensuring care is delivered in accordance with each participants individualized Plan of Care departmental guidelines and regulatory standards. Effective communication teamwork and compassion are key to success in this position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists participants who attend the Day Center with bathing grooming toileting and feeding.
2. Accompanies participants to medical appointments in the Redwood Coast PACE Clinic as needed.
3. Routinely monitors vital signs such as weight blood pressure and pulse.
4. Maintains personal care supplies for the Day Center.
5. Sends necessary personal care supplies home with participants as needed.
6. Coordinates and assist with meals in the Day Center according to each participants Plan of Care.
7. Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the Day Center at all times.
8. Provides nutritional supplements to participants as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and directed by the Registered Dietitian.
9. Assists in the monitoring of food and fluid intake according to a participants Plan of Care.
10. Assures portable meals are sent home with participants as specified by the Plan of Care.
11. Assists participants upon arrival in the Day Center and helps participants to prepare for departure when leaving.
12. Coordinates and performs tasks as directed in the task lists/calendar or under the direction of the Therapeutic Services Coordinator.
13. Immediately reports any observed changes in a participants behavior health or mobility to the Therapeutic Services Coordinator and other members of the Interdisciplinary Team as needed.
14. Demonstrates proficiency in set-up and application of therapeutic activity modalities including exercises in the Day Center. Implements the physical therapy/occupational therapy maintenance program per the participants Plan of Care.
15. Participates on the Interdisciplinary Team as required and communicates effectively with participants family members caregivers employees and visitors.
16. Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
17. Complies with safety policies and procedures identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions per the policies and procedures.
18. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safety environment for oneself co-workers contractors participants visitors and others.
19. Monitors personal safety and attends to good body mechanics. Ensures infection and exposure control and is prepared in case of emergency.
20. Assists in the monitoring of Participant safety including knowledge of fall precautions management of wandering participants and ability to use the delayed egress system.
21. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for productivity.
22. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for customer service.
23. Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
24. Effectively collaborates with co-workers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success of the program.
25. Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.
26. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.
27. Participates in the process of teaching training and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program area.
28. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
29. Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE :

1. Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferably providing personal care in a health facility or in-home setting.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES :

1. Current CPR and First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire.
2. Certified Nursing Assistant Certified Home Health Aide or Injections Certificate preferred (additional compensation may be available for certified individuals).

PRE-SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Requires clearance of a DOJ and FBI criminal history background check.
2. Requires pre-employment physical and PPD skin test (TB screening).
3. COVID-19 and Influenza (flu) vaccines preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

1. Demonstrates respect for and promotes participant rights including dignity self-determination access to care confidentiality and independence.
2. Understands the importance of community involvement and participates as appropriate in activities that link Redwood Coast PACE to the community.
3. Ability to provide care for frail elderly.
4. Excellent interpersonal interactions teamwork and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to complete duties within an agreed upon time frame and to adjust personal schedule if required.
6. Ability to adapt appropriately to change of priorities and workload.
7. Ability to maintain a consistent level of productivity.
8. Sound verbal communication skills to convey information effectively and listening skills to receive directions and understand participant concerns.
9. Ability to maintain a positive attitude and balance in relationships with others. Exhibits patience and compassion in work with participants.
10. Ability to understand detailed requirements in working activities.
11. Basic knowledge of computers and web-based applications such as timekeeping training and email programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. This position requires frequent physical activity including standing walking bending reaching and assisting participants with mobility and personal care needs. The role involves lifting transferring and supporting participants which may require exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and lesser amounts frequently. Fine motor skills and handeye coordination are needed for tasks such as taking vital signs feeding and assisting with grooming. The position also requires visual and auditory acuity to observe participant conditions and respond to their needs as well as the ability to maintain stamina and focus in a busy Day Center environment. Proper body mechanics infection control practices and adherence to safety procedures are essential to protect both the employee and participants.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed. They are not to be considered an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed. The agency reserves the right to change job descriptions work hours or work sites as required by the program.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is a private non-profit multi-purpose senior center providing a continuum of social and health related services. The agency currently holds contracts with the California Department of Aging and Area 1 Agency on Aging.

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. We will not unlawfully discriminate against qualified applicants or employees with respect to any terms or conditions of employment based on race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation age religion physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy breastfeeding gender identity marital status citizenship status military or veteran status genetic information or other basis protected by applicable federal or state law.