Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, rotating weekends/holidays

Full Time Benefits

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides hands-on personal care and supportive services to PACE participants in their homes and community settings. The PCA supports participants with activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life under the direction of the PACE interdisciplinary care team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.  

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:      

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.   

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.  

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.   

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility

• Provide assistance with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices

• Perform light housekeeping tasks related to participant care (laundry, meal preparation, cleaning participant areas)

• Assist with meal setup and feeding as needed

• Accurately document services provided and report incidents promptly

• Follow infection control and universal precautions

• Participate in the PCA on call rotation

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma, GED OR applicable work experience.

Certification from a nursing assistant training program through classroom and supervised practical training totaling at least 75 hours with 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training OR minimum of six months clinical experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Maintains current CPR status Maintains current Mandatory Reporter status Completes 12 hours of related in-services per calendar year. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Valid Auto insurance.

*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.