Description
Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community's seniors and their families.
The following Job Description will also apply at Broward Pace Program sites.
Title : Personal Care Attendant (Florida PACE Centers)
Job Summary
Performs participant care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the Nursing and Therapeutic Recreation staff.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides basic nursing assistance to participants as established in department's policies and procedures.( i.e. : toileting, feeding, transportation and bathing when needed)
- Documents treatments / procedures, observations, nursing care and participant care activities on appropriate forms per established department guidelines, when needed.
- Takes assigned participants monthly weight and reports results to PACE dietician.
- Ensures that resident's / participant's rights are adhered to.
- Participates in departmental activities, multidisciplinary team meetings, department meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines as needed.
- Completes monthly training in a timely manner.
- Assists with monthly outings when assigned.
- Participates in a structured rotation program that provides cross training for all PCA duties in the PACE program.
Job Requirements
Education :
High School Diploma preferredGraduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant ProgramExperience :
3 months clinical experience as a CNA preferredMinimum one-year experience working with a frail / elderly populationLicenses / Certifications :
Certified by the State of Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standingCurrent American Heart Association BLS CertificationValid Florida Driver's License & Proof of Insurance preferredCurrent CPR CertificationAbilities Required
Good communication skillsAbility to speak read and write English and Spanish, knowledge of Creole a plusAbility to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the jobDemonstrates a caring attitude toward PACE participants, participants, family members, employees, and other facility guestsAbility to stand or walk 90% of the dayAbility to bend and stoop frequentlyAbility to do frequent lifting and turning of patients / residents per department's policies and proceduresFunctional Demands
Environment Work Conditions :
Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilationExposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gasMust be able to lift / turn participantsInfectious Material Exposure :
Routine exposure to blood / body fluids / tissuesOrganizational Expectations
Ensures that resident's / patient's rights are adhered toDemonstrates professionalism and accountabilityDemonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish Empathicare SM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guestsDemonstrates excellent communication skillsEnsures confidentiality and security of patients' medical informationIdentifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communicationAble to speak, read and write EnglishAble to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the jobAdheres to the organization's Mission, Vision and ValuesParticipates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelinesMaintains a safe working environmentThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you've ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical / dental / vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more .
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