Personal Care Attendant (PCA), PACE

About the role

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.

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.
• Afford assistance with food service delivery and monitoring during mealtimes.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• 1 year experience working with the frail or elderly population
• Minimum 6 months of clinical experience as a PCA, CNA, or EMT
• Must complete and pass the Jordan Valley Senior Care approved curriculum for Personal Care Aides upon hire
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current valid HHA or CNA license

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.
• 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.
• Retail 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.
• Holidays: Nine paid holidays per year.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and may vary based on the needs of the participants and the schedule of the Center Manager.