The Personal Care Attendant provides direct home care and personal assistance to senior participants, including grooming, feeding, and mobility support. They also monitor participant health conditions and communicate changes to the clinical staff while assisting with social and recreational activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a valid driver's license and at least one year of experience working with the frail or elderly population. A BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire, and a high school diploma or HHA/CNA license is preferred.
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Job description
Description About Jordan Valley Health
Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.
Job Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Center Manager, the Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides home care services to Jordan Valley Senior Care participants. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) will also participate in other activities and tasks as assigned to assist the home care, therapy, and adult day health staff.
Key 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.
Benefits
Overview:
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.
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Telemedicine
Pet insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
403(b) retirement plan
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Employer matching
Hospital care insurance
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.
Holidays
Nine paid holidays per year. Health Requirements:
All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.
Application Process
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Requirements
Required Qualifications: Valid driver's license 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population. BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Current valid HHA or CNA license. Minimum 6 months of clinical experience as a PCA, CNA, or EMT.
