Personal Care Attendant CNA, FL PACE Centers

Job Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs. We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families..

Title: Personal Care Attendant (Florida PACE Centers)

Job Summary

Performs participant care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the Nursing and Therapeutic Recreation staff.

Essential Job Functions

Provides basic nursing assistance to participants as established in department’s policies and procedures.( i.e.: toileting, feeding, transportation and bathing when needed)

Documents treatments/procedures, observations, nursing care and participant care activities on appropriate forms per established department guidelines, when needed

Takes assigned participants monthly weight and reports results to PACE dietician

Ensures that resident’s/participant’s rights are adhered to

Participates in departmental activities, multidisciplinary team meetings, department meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines as needed

Completes monthly training in a timely manner

Assists with monthly outings when assigned

Participates in a structured rotation program that provides cross training for all PCA duties in the PACE program

Job Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma preferred

Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Experience:

3 months clinical experience as a CNA preferred

Minimum one-year experience working with a frail/elderly population

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified by the State of Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing

Current American Heart Association BLS Certification

Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of Insurance

Current CPR Certification

Abilities Required

Good communication skills

Ability to speak read and write English and Spanish, knowledge of Creole a plus

Ability to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Demonstrates a caring attitude toward PACE participants, participants, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions:

Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas

Must be able to lift/turn participants

Infectious Material Exposure:

Routine exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues

Organizational Expectations

Ensures that resident’s/patient’s rights are adhered to

Demonstrates professionalism and accountability

Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Demonstrates excellent communication skills

Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication

Able to speak, read and write English

Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job

Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values

Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines

Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We believe in the power of empathy, the value of relationships and the importance of a life well-lived. Come see why Miami Jewish Health is unlike anywhere you’ve ever worked before. We offer competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Company Description

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in the southeast focused on our aging population. Our unique continuum of care on our 20+ acre campus located in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Miami, offers services that include short and long-term skilled nursing, a state-of-the art on-site dialysis center in partnership with DaVita, a 32-bed acute-care hospital, an ambulatory health clinic, an inpatient hospice unit in partnership with Seasons Hospice, a memory and research institute specializing in the treatment and support of those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other neurocognitive disorders, a multidisciplinary functional restoration program for the treatment of chronic pain, home health and home care services, and assisted and independent living. Additionally, we have the largest Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the state of Florida, with three locations in Dade County and one in Broward County.

Florida PACE Centers at Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest Programs for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) in the state of Florida. We currently serve over 900 participants spread over four locations: Hialeah, Westchester, Miramar, and our main campus in the Buena Vista neighborhood of Miami. PACE is a comprehensive, fully integrated, provider-based health program for those who require and a nursing home level of care. The PACE philosophy is centered on the belief that it is better for frail individuals and their families to be served in the community whenever possible. Although all PACE participants are eligible for nursing home care, 90 percent continue to live in the community.