Pace Program Jobs in Ohio (NOW HIRING)

***Personal Care Assistant- PACE of Cincinnati*** 

TriHealth is actively recruiting for a Personal Care Assistant to join the PACE of Cincinnati PACE Center located in Norwood Ohio. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a Medicare and Medicaid program that helps people meet their health care needs in the community instead of going to a nursing home or other care facility..

We offer career growth opportunities, a comprehensive benefits package, and competitive pay based off years of experience. 

Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you. 

Location: 

• PACE of Cincinnati: 4850 Smith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45212 (does require to drive around the Greater Cincinnati Area)

Incentives & Benefits: 

In addition to a comprehensive benefits package-including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement-this role offers competitive pay based off years of experience. Please view our benefits page https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits  

Work Schedule: 

• 80 hours bi-weekly

Job Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)
Up to 1 year Experience working with a frail or elderly population (Preferred)
Must have reliable transportation
Basic Life Support (BLS) Upon Hire Required and an acceptable driving record. Upon Hire Required 
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required

Job Overview:

The PACE Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services in accordance with individual care plans for PACE participants. The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services and other PACE Center tasks as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
Job Responsibilities:
Provides personal care services in accordance with individual participant care plans - including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation. Assists with food service delivery and monitoring during PACE Center meal service. 
Implements interventions as directed by IDT disciplines, including mechanical assistance for participant transfers. 
Accompanies participants to outside medical appointments as assigned by PACE Center management personnel. 
Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status and promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT or PACE Center management personnel. 
Attends IDT and morning meetings as assigned by PACE Center management personnel. 
Completes PCA documentation in the PACE EHR in accordance with the federal PACE regulation and organizational policy. Supports the PACE QI program and participates in PACE QI activities as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.
Working Conditions:
Bending - Frequently 
Climbing - Occasionally 
Concentrating - Consistently 
Continuous Learning - Consistently 
Hearing: Conversation - Consistently 
Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently 
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently 
Kneeling - Occasionally 
Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently 
Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Frequently 
Lifting <50 Lbs. - Frequently 
Pulling - Consistently 
Pushing - Consistently 
Reaching - Consistently 
Reading - Consistently 
Sitting - Frequently 
Standing - Consistently 
Stooping - Frequently 
Talking - Consistently 
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently 
Use of Hands - Frequently 
Color Vision - Occasionally 
Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently 
Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently 
Walking - Consistently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS... 
Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello" 
Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist 
Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS... 
Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met 
Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators) 
Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS... 
Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences. 
Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role. 
Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS... 
Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating. 
Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe. 
Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS... 
Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions. 
Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community