Job Details

Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
Position Purpose:
The personal care assistant/worker is responsible for providing various care services to program participants including in center care and home needs to assist with activities of daily living
This role serves the underserved geriatric population by meeting their needs in the community to help with maintaining their independence in the home setting.
The position is Monday-Friday with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.
Position Details:
This position will primarily consist of home care assignments. However, occasional facility work will also be required.
Position will require working one weekend a month and rotating holiday coverage.
What you will do:
* Obtain vital signs and blood glucose readings as ordered
Provide personal care assistance with activities of daily living including toileting, feeding assistance, showers and grooming in the home and facility
Provide in center laundry services including washing and folding clothes
Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional or behavioral changes in participants and report abnormal findings to the clinic
Escort participants to appointments as necessary
In home personal care services
In home light housekeeping
In home light meal prep
Assignments rotate between in facility and home services.
Minimum Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or equivalent required.
* Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring.
* Experience in a long-term care facility or with a community-based geriatric program preferred.
* Must be action-oriented, manage conflict well, be customer focused, have high decision quality and flexibility to adapt to ongoing change.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise independent judgment.
* Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate for audience comprehension.
* Valid drivers license and use of personal vehicle for home care visits
* Excellent organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple duties and functions related to daily operations while maintaining excellent customer service.
* Position may require 10% travel within the Centers geographic region and use of personal vehicle.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
* Comprehensive benefit packages available, including 1st Day medical coverage, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B and educational assistance.
* Access to wages earned daily through Daily Pay.
* Ability to earn incentives through our Employee Referral program.
* Warm and supportive environment with a truly patient-centered focus.
* Comprehensive Orientation and professional development opportunities
Ministry/Facility Information
Mercy LIFE of Alabama is a part of Trinity Health PACE. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high quality, comprehensive care in the communities we serve.  We are one of the largest PACE providers in the country and a part of Trinity Health, which is one of the largest not for profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation.
Trinity Health PACE programs offer continuous, quality care to the elderly, allowing them the independence of living at home. Seniors who qualify for nursing home care alternatively have the option to receive comprehensive care from an interdisciplinary team of experts, all focused on improving participants' health.
At our centers, seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with doctors, nurses and fellow participants - all under one roof.
We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
Our core values: Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, Integrity
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.