PCA Preceptor

Job Description

Job Description

PCA Preceptor

Full Time

Title: PCA (Personal Care Assistant) Preceptor

Status: Full Time

Shift: Typically 7:00 am - 3:30 pm with flexibility for occasional evening shifts, Every Other Weekend

Department: Redstone@Home

Beyond being a Difference Maker and World Changer in the lives of our residents, here's what awaits you:

• Supportive Team: Enjoy a collaborative and positive work environment with excellent Staff to Resident Ratios.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Given at DAY ONE for Full and Part Time employees.
• Paid Parental Leave: Supports employees during special life moments such as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.
• A Steppingstone to Career Advancement: With our Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarship Programs, our employees pursue their educational goals with financial assistance. We prioritize your growth with ongoing training, development programs, and a culture of learning and mentorship.
• Employee Recognition & Appreciation: We celebrate your contributions and hard work with appreciation programs and events.
• The Chance to Join an O rganization that Cares: Redstone puts people before tasks. Our team of hard-working professionals value integrity and inclusion.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose a plan that suits your needs and family.

Click Here for a Full List of our Benefits!

What will I do as an employee with Redstone?

As the HHA/PCA Preceptor , supporting the Redstone mission will include the following responsibilities:

• Participates in the orientation, on-the-job training, in-service and continuing education of home care staff under the direction of the Team Leader or designee to keep the HHA/PCA current with changes in health care procedures and company policies.
• Fulfill the job responsibilities of a HHA/PCA, as assigned shift coverage within the scope of a care plan created under the direction of the Team Leader or designee.
• Assists with office functions, which may include but are not limited to accounts payable coding, ordering office supplies and answering phones.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with employees and contracted staff to coordinate the addition and/or editing of schedule and billing information.
• Maintains current and accurate staff and client records through use of the computer system. Enters employee information, tracks unmade visits, and other employee related details. Follows Redstone@Home protocols, corporate policies, federal, state, and local guidelines in all areas of the computer system.
• Assists with preparing orientation materials (binders), printing educational materials under the direction of supervisor
• Uses computer system to prepare pre-scheduled client visits at the supervisor's direction. Adjusts schedule according to staff availability and changing client needs. Designates correct billing codes for each visit.
• Prints and distributes staff itineraries as needed. Responds to staff and client phone calls related to schedule, questions, and concerns.
• Uses computer system to run reports, using them to evaluate data entry accuracy. Edits or reports problems as needed. Assists in the verification and payroll processes.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with employees and contracted staff to coordinate the addition and/or editing of schedule and billing information.
• Participates, as assigned, in the on-call schedule rotations for Home Care as a HHA/PCA.

What do I need for this role with Redstone?

• Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License in good standing, free of traffic violations. Excellent driving skills with good judgment. Reliable, independent transportation for use when assignment includes travel between campuses on the same day.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
• One or more years' experience in a hospice or home health agency is also preferred.

What makes Redstone unique?

• Serving Westmoreland County since 1980, Redstone is a name people have grown to know and trust. We offer a full array of services for ages 55+ from Retirement Living, Personal Care, Long Term Care & Rehabilitation, and Redstone@Home Hospice, Home Care & Home Health Services.
• A non-profit faith-based organization, Redstone employs a philosophy based upon a ministry of caring and treating each resident with respect and dignity.
• Our collaborative approach modeled by our Leadership reflect our Core Values : Respect, Quality, Truth, Teamwork, Life Balance and Life-Long Learning.

We are excited and proud to announce, Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare is a Great Place to Work Certified Organization!

Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and follows a practice of affirmative action in promoting equal employment opportunity. Redstone Presbyterian SeniorCare and its Affiliates do not discriminate on actions involving recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment and promotion.