Personal Care Specialist

General Summary:
The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community.
Essential Functions:
* Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed.
* Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance.
* Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring.
* Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant's physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse.
* Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed.
* Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment.
* Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets.
* Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc.
* Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1.
* Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely.
* Completes required trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required.
* Adheres to all policies and procedures.
* Maintains and attend CPR training as required.
* Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator.
* Performs other duties, as required.
Job Specifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
* HHA certification or equivalent.
* Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population.
* Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs.
* Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes.
* Effective communication, verbal and written.
* Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with team.
* Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred.
* Frequent local travel.
* COVID vaccinated preferred.
Compensation details: 22-25 Hourly Wage