Personal Support Worker- Community

2 weeks ago


Scranton PA, United States Geisinger Full time

Job Title: Personal Care Assistant - LIFE Geisinger
Job Category: Patient Support, Nursing and Nursing Support
Work Type: Full time
Department: LIFE Geisinger Scranton Home Care Team
Provides personal care assistance to participants at the Adult Day Health Center and provides personal care, homemaker services, personal interaction and restorative care to participants in their homes to maintain a healthy and independent lifestyle in the community.
Works independently in a safe and courteous manner, under a care plan developed by the home care coordinator and participant, to provide care needed while allowing the maximum level of independence in the home.
* Provides direct participant care including but not limited to: Personal care, nutrition and hydration, obtain vital signs, assist with ambulation and transfers of participant and active and passive range of motion, assist with prompting for medication compliance and care of participant incontinence.
* Participates with indirect participant care responsibilities including but not limited to: Light housekeeping, assist with laundry, use supplies accurately and economically, and delivery of medication and supplies as needed.
* May require on-call coverage for afterhours care for emergencies in home.
* Remains attentive to participant and personal care assistant safety responsibilities including: Collects data for mandatory requirements and various quality improvement projects and is actively involved in action plans and implementation to improve quality for the LIFE Geisinger program.
* Completes accurate and thorough documentation for services provided according to program policy.
* Maintains effective communication skills with the older adult and with co-workers.
* Understands and demonstrates that all care is done with full regard to participants rights.
* Promotes independence in participant by offering choices and fostering self-help skills.
* Communicates respect and caring verbally and non-verbally with participant and other staff.
* Works cooperatively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide quality of care to LIFE Geisinger participants.
* Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
LIFE Geisinger is a program for adults 55 and older designed to give seniors the support they need to live at home. LIFE Geisinger offers a full range of health and medical services, at our day centers. Travel: Yes, travel is required to perform activities of daily living in participant's homes.
* Weekends: Yes, rotation-based. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment with three medical plan options, including flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options
* Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage paid for by the company
* Access to the MyHealth Rewards wellness program, which helps you improve your health and earn incentives
* Support for families, including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
* That's why we offer several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which provide opportunities for you to network and develop professionally. Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)
Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.



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