Personal care attendant

Miami Jewish Health is one of the largest providers of healthcare and living options for aging adults in the Southeast. We operate Florida PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Centers, the largest PACE program in Florida, which serves as health plan, healthcare provider, and social center designed for older adults with complex medical needs.

We have four adult day health centers that serve participants in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Our careers are challenging, meaningful and rewarding. Join us now to do purposeful work in supporting our community’s seniors and their families..

Title : Personal Care Attendant (Florida PACE Centers)

Job Summary

Performs participant care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the Nursing and Therapeutic Recreation staff.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides basic nursing assistance to participants as established in department’s policies and procedures.( i.e. : toileting, feeding, transportation and bathing when needed)
• Documents treatments / procedures, observations, nursing care and participant care activities on appropriate forms per established department guidelines, when needed
• Takes assigned participants monthly weight and reports results to PACE dietician
• Ensures that resident’s / participant’s rights are adhered to
• Participates in departmental activities, multidisciplinary team meetings, department meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines as needed
• Completes monthly training in a timely manner
• Assists with monthly outings when assigned
• Participates in a structured rotation program that provides cross training for all PCA duties in the PACE program

Job Requirements

Education :

• High School Diploma preferred
• Graduate of a Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Experience :

• 3 months clinical experience as a CNA preferred
• Minimum one-year experience working with a frail / elderly population

Licenses / Certifications :

• Certified by the State of Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing
• Current American Heart Association BLS Certification
• Valid Florida Driver’s License & Proof of Insurance
• Current CPR Certification

Abilities Required

• Good communication skills
• Ability to speak read and write English and Spanish, knowledge of Creole a plus
• Ability to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Demonstrates a caring attitude toward PACE participants, participants, family members, employees, and other facility guests

Functional Demands

Environment Work Conditions :

• Normal working condition with adequate lighting and ventilation
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals; bio-hazardous waste; flammable, explosive gas
• Must be able to lift / turn participants

Infectious Material Exposure :

Routine exposure to blood / body fluids / tissues

Organizational Expectations

• Ensures that resident’s / patient’s rights are adhered to
• Demonstrates professionalism and accountability
• Demonstrates a caring attitude consistent with Miami Jewish EmpathicareSM toward MJH residents, patients, family members, employees, and other facility guests
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills
• Ensures confidentiality and security of patients’ medical information
• Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of communication
• Able to speak, read and write English
• Able to think and act calmly to meet unusual occurrences of the job
• Adheres to the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Participates in departmental activities, meetings and in-services and follows established guidelines
• Maintains a safe working environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

We offer competitive compensation, medical / dental / vision coverage and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan for eligible full and part-time positions, free on-campus parking, an onsite fitness center and more.

Miami Jewish Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Last updated : 2024-05-17