Personal Caregiver

Job Description

For over 30 years, PASCO has been dedicated to providing top-tier care and advocacy for clients with disabilities and their families. Our primary mission is to help our clients lead rich and fulfilling lives while in the comfort and safety of their own homes. Here at PASCO, we strive to hire the best, most qualified candidates and growing them so they can achieve both their personal and career goals. We do this through supporting our employees learning and growth in their respective field as well as offering many benefits including hybrid work schedule, weekly paychecks, PTO, 401k, and medical/dental/vision coverage, HSA, casual dress code, and a dog friendly work environment to name a few. We’re all about teamwork and approach decisions as a team with the main focus on always doing the right thing.

Did you know?

PASCO was the first agency in Colorado to launch the Family CNA program and Pediatric Personal Care program via Medicaid.We provides services across 17 counties along the front range of Colorado.PASCO has worked tirelessly to bring accessible transportation, family caregiving, service expansions, and innovative legislation for over 30 years! Built by advocacy, sustained by compassion.

POSITION

Personal Caregiver

POSITION PURPOSE

As a Personal Caregiver, you will be asked to assist our client with IHSS HMA services, thus supporting PASCO's mission, vision, and promise of putting families first. Caregivers working with the HMA services assist with skilled health-related activities typically provided by a certified or licensed attendant, (e.g. CNA). In IHSS, the Nurse Practice Act has been waived so that members have the flexibility to hire and train staff without certifications or licensure. Services include health care tasks related to care for the skin, nails, or mouth, dressing, feeding, toileting, exercise, transferring, medical management, or respiratory care. This position will provide weekly support to a female individual with disabilities assisting with transfers, bathing, dressing, mobility, activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, hygiene, transfers, feeding, respiratory care, positioning, bladder/bowel care, hair, nails, mouth care, medication assistance, accompaniment and exercise.

PREMIUM BENEFITS (if Eligible)

Benefits for those working 30+ hours per week include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Accrual, 50K Life Insurance, Short Term/Long term Disability, 401KPart-time employees are eligible for 401K and PTO

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES

Assist with bathing- assist client with bathing and hygiene which could include skin care, nail care, mouth careTransfers - assist client with transfers (cradle-carry)Medication Reminders - provide reminder to client to take medications

Requirements

POSITION INFORMATION/REQUIREMENTS

Reliable transportation, valid driver's license and current auto insurancePrior home health experience (preferred)Strong interpersonal and communication skillsPunctual and dependableAble to access app on mobile phone for timekeepingmust be ok with cats in home (no cat allergies)

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 pounds.Stamina to stand, walk, and perform physical tasks for extended periods.Mobility to bend, stoop, kneel, twist at hipsVisual and auditory acuity to assess needs and respond promptly.Ability to understand and follow instructions given by client

COMPENSATION: HMA - $!8.54/hour

SCHEDULE & LOCATION: This position is located in Denver, CO 80219 and has a shift-based schedule of Sunday - Saturday 8a - 11a (21 hours/week)

JOB TYPE: Part-time

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PASCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity of all kinds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients that is free of harassment and discrimination.