Personal Care Aide

• Area of Interest: Nursing Aides, Assistants, and Techs

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: PACE Clinic

• Shift: M-F 8am-4:30pm Weekend visits every 4-6 weeks

• Job ID: 180397

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic

Personal Care Attendant/Certified Nursing Assistant

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, weekend visits every 4-6 weeks

Sioux City, IA

Full Time Benefits

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides hands-on personal care and supportive services to PACE participants in their homes and community settings. The PCA supports participants with activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life under the direction of the PACE interdisciplinary care team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility

• Provide assistance with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices

• Perform light housekeeping tasks related to participant care (laundry, meal preparation, cleaning participant areas)

• Assist with meal setup and feeding as needed

• Observe and report changes in participant condition, behavior, or environment to the care team

• Follow individualized care plans and safety guidelines

• Support participants with exercises or activities as directed by therapy staff

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Maintain participant confidentiality and respect cultural preferences

• Accurately document services provided and report incidents promptly

• Follow infection control and universal precautions

• Participate in training, team meetings, and required in-services

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED OR applicable work experience.

Certification from a nursing assistant training program through classroom and supervised practical training totaling at least 75 hours with 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training OR minimum of six months clinical experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Maintains current CPR status Maintains current Mandatory Reporter status Completes 12 hours of related in-services per calendar year. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Valid Auto insurance.