JOB SUMMARY: Performs patient care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the primary care, therapy, and adult day health staff. Will also be available to transport participants as requested for PACE related needs. Will transport PACE participants to outside appointments, place of residence, as needed, etc. while performing patient care services for the patient. Performs general and specialized delivery of transportation, recreational and other services to PACE participants, clients and passengers, including door through door assistance to passengers, deliver participants to and from medical and other appointments and assistance as needed. Will assist in carrying of parcels, ensure participant’s safety on the bus and in public and perform other general duties as directed. Complies with established scheduled for vehicle maintenance and cleaning. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Requires good problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, and proven ability to observe, record and report behaviors.
Essential Functions:
- Be able to follow all aspects of Universal Precautions and use proper body mechanics.
- Successfully complete transit training consisting of: personal safety, wheelchair securement, documentation, privacy, entering/exiting a passenger’s home, assisting passengers with special needs, shopping assistance and customer service.
- Provide direct assistance to participants for the performance of basic Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
- Assist in health and other therapeutic related activities as prescribed in plans of care
- Assist in the maintenance of cleanliness and neatness in the center environment including housekeeping chores
- Assist in checking temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights and recording and reporting as required
- Demonstrate infection control techniques by using Standard Precautions
- Encourage, supervise and help organize recreational activities for the benefit of each participant. Assist with set up and clean-up of activities. Encourage and assist participants with group and individual activities and field trips.
- Show sensitivity to individual needs, be aware of each individual’s abilities, and help individuals maintain self-worth and dignity
- Demonstrate concern for all participants’ welfare by rendering immediate assistance to any participant in need
- Monitor participants for safety and wellness and keep the ADHC or Center Manager advised of changes in participants’ condition
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations
- Report any suspected substance abuse, neglect or exploitation to the ADHC Director or Center Manager
- Exhibit complete confidentiality at all times in all matters in regard to participants, their families and other staff of the ADHC/PACE Center by observing all relevant Federal and state laws, rules and regulations and all ethical rules of conduct.
- Must have a satisfactory work record, verified by personal reference and criminal records checks and complete other
- Perform other appropriate duties as directed by the Center Manger, PACE Director, Transit Director or designee.