GENERAL SUMMARY: The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed. - Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance. - Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring. - Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant's physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse. - Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed. - Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment. - Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets. - Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc. - Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1. - Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely. - Completes required trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required. - Adheres to all policies and procedures. - Maintains and attend CPR training as required. - Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator. - Performs other duties, as required. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: - High School diploma or equivalent preferred. - HHA certification or equivalent. - Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population. - Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs. - Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes. - Effective communication, verbal and written. - Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with team. - Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred. - Frequent local travel PIabe18d494a64-37156-35428757