Home Care Tech PRN-PACE

Prisma Health
United States, South Carolina, Columbia
Mar 15, 2025
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides direct care as assigned in a participant's home, contracted facility, or at the PACE Center. Responsible for the collection of data related to participant status; ADL support under the direction of a PACE Homecare Coordinator; ongoing collection and documentation of participant data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment. Assists with a variety of recreation programs and services to meet participant needs for social, physical, and cognitive functioning. Responsible for assisting therapists with skilled therapy and some independent restorative maintenance care of the participants. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Assists with eating Assists with bathing (bed bath, bench shower, sink bath) Assists with personal grooming and dressing Provides personal hygiene assistance Assists in applying skin care products (lotion, oil, etc.) Assists with meal planning and preparation Assists participants in and out of bed Repositions participants as necessary Assists with ambulation Assists with toileting and maintaining continence Handles laundry duties Assists with shopping Ensures home safety Runs errands Observes vital signs like temperature, pulse rate, and respiratory rate Reminds participants to take prescribed medication as directed by their physician Provides escort services as needed, and transportation when included in the participant's Service Plan/Authorization (transportation provision may vary based on provider policy). Helps participants with communication, including placing the phone within reach and assisting with its use, as well as providing orientation to daily events. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - High School Diploma or equivalent. Completion of a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Tech program is preferred. Experience - One (1) year experience working with the frail or elderly population. In Lieu Of NA Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Valid driver's license, an acceptable three-year motor vehicle records as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance. Driving is required for this position using the employee's personally owned vehicle. Employee must have reliable transportation and will be expected to adhere to the Prisma Health Driver Safety Policy and specific department driving policies. Employee must pass driver training. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Basic computer skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Richland Shirley Street Facility 1539 Seniorcare - Midlands Department 15396638 SeniorCare PACE-White Rock Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.