Job Details
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor/Manager, the Caregiver 2 provides personal care services to participants receiving home care and/or day center services. Caregivers provide the same services as a "Personal Care Attendant" position referred to in the PACE regulation (42 CFR Part 460).
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- May perform duties of a Caregiver 1.
- Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregiver-1s and 2s using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
- Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
- Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities):
- Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly required.
- Minimum one-year experience working in home or clinic setting preferred.
- HHA/CNA required
- Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
- Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
- Ability to work independently and as part of interdisciplinary team.
- Must have current Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
- Knows, uses and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; corrects others in a positive way "here let me help you and show you how this works".
- Physical requirements: Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands. Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift/move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed.
- Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
- Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.