Personal Care Assistant - LIFE Geisinger - Full Time - Days

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  • Geisinger Health System
Job Summary
Location
Kulpmont ,PA
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
30 Nov 2024
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Job Description

Job SummarynnProvides personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and provides personal care, homemaker services, personal interaction and restorative care to participants in their homes to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle in the community.nnJob DutiesnnWorks independently in a safe and courteous manner, under a care plan developed by the home care coordinator and participant, to provide care needed while allowing the maximum level of independence in the home.nnProvides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive range of motion, assist with prompting for medication compliance and care of participant incontinence.nnParticipates with indirect participant care responsibilities including but not limited to: Light housekeeping, assist with laundry, use supplies accurately and economically, and delivery of medication and supplies as needed.nnMay require on-call coverage for afterhours care for emergencies in home.nnRemains attentive to participant and personal care assistant safety responsibilities including: Appropriately utilizing good body mechanics and use of gait belt, back brace for transfers and ambulation of participants.nnCollects data for mandatory requirements and various quality improvement projects and is actively involved in action plans and implementation to improve quality for the LIFE Geisinger program.nnCompletes accurate and thorough documentation for services provided according to program policy.nnMaintains effective communication skills with the older adult and with co-workers.nnExplains actions to participant before starting task.nnUnderstands and demonstrates that all care is done with full regard to participants rights.nnProvides orientation and redirection to participant.nnPromotes independence in participant by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.nnCommunicates respect and caring verbally and non-verbally with participant and other staff.nnWorks cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality of care to LIFE Geisinger participants.nnAttends assigned interdisciplinary team and scheduled monthly meetings and completes all required educational trainings.nnWork is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.nnPosition DetailsnnHours: 7 AM to 3:30 PMnnTravel: Yes. Travel to participants' homes.nnWeekends: 1 weekend approximately every 7 to 8 weeksnnHolidays: 1 per yearnnAbout LIFE Geisinger: LIFE Geisinger is a program for adults 55 and older designed to give seniors the support they need to live at home. LIFE Geisinger offers a full range of health and medical services, at our day centers and in participants' homes.nnGeisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.nnOur benefits package includes:nnComprehensive health insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment with three medical plan options, including flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) optionsnnLife insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage paid for by the companynnA competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions beginning on your first day of employmentnnA generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklynnAccess to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program, which helps you improve your health and earn incentivesnnSupport for families, including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesnnWe believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. That's why we offer several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which provide opportunities for you to network and develop professionally. Our ERGs are open to all employees and are formed around common identities.nnTo learn more about our benefit offerings, please visit: School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)- (Required)nnExperiencennMinimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)nnCertification(s) and License(s)nnCardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Valid Driver's License - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodynnOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.nnWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.