General Summary: The Personal Care Specialist serves as a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team. Under the direction of a licensed nurse, incumbent participates in all aspects of the planning, implementation and evaluation of personal care and safety for the participants at the ADH and in the community. Essential Functions: • Assists participants with all aspects of personal care at the site, and in the community, as directed. • Assists with meals at the site, including 1:1 feedings. Follows all diet and fluid restrictions, and encourages diet compliance. • Assists Nursing with specimen collections, oxygen and vital sign monitoring. • Reports all medical complaints/changes (participant’s physical, cognitive and/or functional status) to the primary nurse. • Serves as an escort for medical, and other pertinent appointments as needed. • Performs all tasks as indicated on daily assignment. • Restocks supplies and monitors the cleanliness of exam rooms, bathrooms, kitchen and supply closets. • Sanitizes tables, chairs, water cooler, exam tables, etc. • Assist with activities, special projects, and therapeutic 1:1. • Performs vital signs and transfers participants safely. • Completes required trainings timely and attends monthly meetings and trainings as required. • Adheres to all policies and procedures. • Maintains and attend CPR training as required. • Ability to pass a fit test. Position requires mask where seal is critical. Incumbent is required to not have facial hair that interferes with a tight seal of the respirator. • Performs other duties, as required. Job Specifications: • High School diploma or equivalent preferred. • HHA certification or equivalent. • Minimum one (1) year of experience with the geriatric population. • Ability to relate well to elders and anticipate their needs. • Ability to perform vital signs, lifting of participants for transfer, and communication of participant changes. • Effective communication, verbal and written. • Consistently works in a positive and cooperative manner with team. • Intermediate Microsoft computer skills preferred. • Frequent local travel. • COVID vaccinated preferred.