Position: Evaluator for the (PCA) Personal Care Attendant Program

Purpose: To evaluate the physical and cognitive functional status of applicants in their home and make recommendations to maximize their safety and independence.

Supervisor: PCA Program Coordinator

Reimbursement: $75.00 for PCA evaluations

$37.50 for no show appointments

$0.50 per mile

Responsibilities:

• To assess and identify the consumer’s needs and functional capabilities including the ability to manage personal care services.
• To evaluate the consumer’s needs in their home environment to maximize safety and independence.
• To make cost effective recommendations on equipment, services, physical therapy, occupational therapy and skills training.
• To work in tandem and exchange information with the Occupational Therapist during and
• To complete and submit all necessary documentation as provided by Independence Associates, Inc. so that a successful application can be made to the Division of Medical Assistance.
• To complete and submit all necessary documentation on a timely basis (i.e., evaluations, billing slips, etc.)
• To maintain current on state and federal regulations of the MassHealth Personal Care Attendant Program and any internal policies and procedures of Independence Associates, Inc.
• To ensure that persons with disabilities have maximum control over their PCA program.
• To re-evaluate consumers’ needs in their home on an annual basis or as needed.(in case of two year PA’s, evaluation will be done every other year.)
• To maintain current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Increase request evaluations; occasionally in person typically by phone.
• Attend initial orientation.

Qualifications

Must be a currently Registered Nurse in Massachusetts; have experience with persons with disabilities in the community at large; have excellent communication and paperwork skills; be well organized, self motivated and have transportation.

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Work Location: On the road