CarePartner (In-Home) (52979)

Redwood Coast PACE with Humboldt Senior Resource Center is looking for two full-time CarePartners to provide care for our participants. Redwood Coast PACE — a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly — is a comprehensive health plan for older adults who wish to remain living in their home and community. We provide medical, social, nutritional, rehabilitation, and support services for eligible adults. At Redwood Coast PACE, the goal is to help people stay as healthy and independent as possible. Because their health is monitored on a regular basis, many PACE participants report fewer health crises and better overall health.

Position Schedule:

• Multiple scheduling options are available.
• Employees generally work five 5 days per week, which may include weekends.
• The assigned schedule will be determined during the interview process based on operational needs.

Compensation is commensurate with experience, credentials, and certifications.

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JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Lead CarePartner, provides home care services to Redwood Coast PACE participants in their homes as authorized in the participant’s Plan of Care as determined by the Interdisciplinary Team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists participants with bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding at home.
2. As applicable and per the program participant’s Plan of Care:
   1. Provides escort services to and from participant medical and other appointments.
   2. Routinely monitors vital signs such as weight, temperature, blood pressure, and pulse at home.
   3. Maintains personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies, nutritional supplements, and personal grooming items.
   4. Provides laundry services at home.
   5. Provides light shopping for necessary items such as toiletries, breakfast, and snack items.
   6. Provides light housekeeping to maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the home.
   7. Prepares diet appropriate meals for participants who require assistance at home.
   8. Provides nutritional supplements to participants at home as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and directed by the Registered Dietitian.
   9. Assists in the monitoring of appropriate diet and food and fluid intake in the home.
   10. Monitors that frozen meals are sent home with participants, as required.
   11. Implements the Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy maintenance programs in the home.
   12. Assists in the monitoring of participant physical and chemical restraints, adhering to policy and procedures for monitoring and communicating with Primary Care Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Home Care leadership team as required.
3. Assists participants in the home to get ready for transportation to the Day Center in the morning.
4. Immediately reports any observed changes in a participant’s behavior, health or mobility to the Home Care leadership team, Registered Nurse (RN), and other disciplines as needed.
5. Participates on the Interdisciplinary Team as required and communicates effectively with participants, family members, caregivers, and employees.
6. Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and immediately reporting any potential or actual unsafe acts or conditions per the policies and procedures. Takes necessary measures to ensure a safety environment for oneself, co-workers, contractors, participants, visitors, and others.
8. Monitors personal safety and attends to good body mechanics. Ensures infection and exposure control and is prepared in case of emergency.
9. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for productivity.
10. Consistently meets or exceeds Redwood Coast PACE targets for customer service.
11. Continually seeks better ways for delivering services and communicating with participants.
12. Effectively collaborates with co-workers and contractors to meet Redwood Coast PACE goals and further success of the program.
13. Complies with all policy and procedures of Redwood Coast PACE.
14. Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.
15. Participates in the process of teaching, training, and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program area.
16. Acts in a manner consistent with agency values.
17. Other duties as assigned.