About the position
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) will work under general supervision as part of a team to provide person-centered services to individuals diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental disabilities. The PCA's primary responsibility is to empower individuals and promote their independence by focusing on their preferences and choices as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP). The role involves creating a meaningful life for each person by addressing their physical, social, and developmental needs while ensuring their health, dignity, safety, comfort, well-being, and rights are protected. The PCA will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records, including financial reports, behavior supports, personal care tasks, and medication assistance, in accordance with agency training and policies. Additionally, the PCA will provide community living support services, assisting individuals with daily living skills, personal hygiene, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to empower individuals supported and promote their independence.
- Carry out person-centered services based on individual preferences and choices identified in ISP.
- Create a meaningful life that meets the physical, social, and developmental needs of each person.
- Protect each person's health, dignity, safety, comfort, well-being, and rights.
- Maintain and submit accurate records including financial reports, behavior supports, and personal care tasks.
- Complete and submit accurate person-centered documentation through CareLogic.
- Provide community living support services, including assistance with advocacy, daily living skills, bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene.
- Escort and empower individuals to engage in community living to promote integration and inclusion.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent with basic reading, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to use a computer for word processing with a minimum of 25 WPM.
- Valid Drivers' License and Automobile Insurance required.
- Personal transportation to use during shift for transportation of individuals supported.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to complete and pass required training courses.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) designation preferred.
- Experience in Person-Centered Organization Skills preferred.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus available.
