Personal Care Attendant/Certified Nursing Assistant

UnityPoint Clinic

Personal Care Attendant/Certified Nursing Assistant

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM, weekend visits every 4-6 weeks

Sioux City, IA

Full Time Benefits

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The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides hands-on personal care and supportive services to PACE participants in their homes and community settings. The PCA supports participants with activities of daily living while promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life under the direction of the PACE interdisciplinary care team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility

• Provide assistance with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices

• Perform light housekeeping tasks related to participant care (laundry, meal preparation, cleaning participant areas)

• Assist with meal setup and feeding as needed

• Observe and report changes in participant condition, behavior, or environment to the care team

• Follow individualized care plans and safety guidelines

• Support participants with exercises or activities as directed by therapy staff

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Maintain participant confidentiality and respect cultural preferences

• Accurately document services provided and report incidents promptly

• Follow infection control and universal precautions

• Participate in training, team meetings, and required in-services

Education

High School Diploma, GED OR applicable work experience.

Certification from a nursing assistant training program through classroom and supervised practical training totaling at least 75 hours with 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training OR minimum of six months clinical experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Maintains current CPR status Maintains current Mandatory Reporter status Completes 12 hours of related in-services per calendar year. Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.Valid Auto insurance.