Home Care Technician PACE

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides direct care as assigned in a participant's home, contracted facility, or at the PACE Center. Responsible for the collection of data related to participant status; ADL support under the direction of a PACE Homecare Coordinator; ongoing collection and documentation of participant data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment. Assists with a variety of recreation programs and services to meet participant needs for social, physical, and cognitive functioning. Responsible for assisting therapists with skilled therapy and some independent restorative maintenance care of the participants.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values : Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Assists with eating

Assists with bathing (bed bath, bench shower, sink bath)

Assists with personal grooming and dressing

Provides personal hygiene assistance

Assists in applying skin care products (lotion, oil, etc.)

Assists with meal planning and preparation

Assists participants in and out of bed

Repositions participants as necessary

Assists with ambulation

Assists with toileting and maintaining continence

Handles laundry duties

Assists with shopping

Ensures home safety

Runs errands

Observes vital signs like temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate

Reminds participants to take prescribed medication as directed by their physician

Provides escort services as needed, and transportation when included in the participant's Service Plan / Authorization (transportation provision may vary based on provider policy).

Helps participants with communication, including placing the phone within reach and assisting with its use, as well as providing orientation to daily events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory / Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program is preferred.

Experience - One (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly population.

In Lieu Of

NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

A valid driver's license; an acceptable motor vehicle record, as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart; and proof of auto insurance.

Driving is required for this position using the employee's personally owned vehicle. Employee must have reliable transportation and will be expected to adhere to the Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and specific department driving policies. Employee must pass driver training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of office equipment (fax / copier)

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Centennial Way Practices

Facility

1039 SeniorCare PACE - Upstate

Department

10399035 Administrative and General

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