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Jordan Valley Community Health Center · 3 days ago

Personal Care Attendant (PCA), PACE

Springfield, Missouri

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Jordan Valley Community Health Center is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides home care services to senior care participants, ensuring personal care and support while communicating health and safety concerns to the center manager.

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Responsibilities

Provides personal care and escort assistance in accordance with individual treatment plans – including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, ambulation

Reports observed changes in participants’ conditions to Center Manager and/or other center-based clinical staff

Proactively communicates participant health and safety concerns to Center Manager and/or other program staff

Demonstrates safe practices utilizing proper body mechanics and complying with universal precautions

Interacts in friendly, courteous, and professional manner with participants and their families/caregivers

Participates in social and recreation activities with participants as appropriate

Implements interventions, as appropriate to training, as directed by rehabilitation staff, including use of mechanical assistance for participant transfers and mobility

Occasionally accompanies participants to outside clinical appointments, when necessary

Assist with food service delivery and monitoring during mealtimes

Qualification

BLS CertificationHHACNA licenseElderlyClinical experience

Required

Valid driver's license

1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population

BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire

Preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Current valid HHA or CNA license

Minimum 6 months of clinical experience as a PCA, CNA, or EMT

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.

Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.

Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.

Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.

Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.

Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.

Nine paid holidays per year.