POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction and supervision of the Supervisor / Manager, the Caregiver 2 provides personal care services to participants receiving home care and / or day center services.

Caregivers provide the same services as a "Personal Care Attendant" position referred to in the PACE regulation (42 CFR Part 460).

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

• May perform duties of a Caregiver 1.
• Provides onboarding and ongoing training for other Caregiver-1s and 2s using manuals and formal training materials as a guide.
• Active participation in departmental meetings and family meetings as needed.
• Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS (knowledge, skills, abilities) :

• Minimum one-year experience working with frail or elderly required.
• Minimum one-year experience working in home or clinic setting preferred.
• HHA / CNA required
• Understanding of PACE model gained through personal experience or research.
• Must be flexible and have a positive attitude working across multiple settings.
• Must have current Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
• Knows, uses and explains use of safety equipment for lifting; corrects others in a positive way "here let me help you and show you how this works".
• Physical requirements : Ability to stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, talk, hear, and repeat motions of the wrist and hands.

Must have visual acuity. Must be able to lift / move weight that is within individual physical ability and use appropriate lifting devices or request assistance when needed.

• Basic English reading and writing required; bilingual ability may be required in specific assignments and daily participant interaction.
• Basic computer skills; able to use or learn to use multiple applications such as email, electronic health record.

Last updated : 2024-05-01