Under supervision, provide care, assistance, and personal care to PACE participants with daily activities to help them be more independent with their activities and maintain their current level of functioning. Assist participants with activities of daily living to include walking, transfers, clothing, feeding, showering, getting in and out of transportation vehicles, activities, outings, and socialization. Assignments may be at the multi-purpose PACE Center, ALF/Board and Care, SNF, or at the PACE participant’s home.

Job Roles

• Provide care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction and retention, and is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Assist with instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across care settings.
• Assist participant in their home with light housekeeping, medication reminder, and meal preparation.
• Provide personal care to include bathing, dressing, toileting, oral and denture care, hair and skin, shaving, nail trimming, etc.
• Help participant’s to move, turn, get in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair, and ambulate with or without assistive devices.
• Provide physical assistance and attendant care across care settings.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations. Initiate corrective action as appropriate and report situation to charge person/supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs/weights and reports information to appropriate medical staff following established procedures and protocols.
• Observe and report to immediate supervisor any changes in participant’s physical or mental status; record such observations on appropriate records.
• Participate in case conferences with other members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate.
• Help maintain order and cleanliness of the multi-purpose PACE Center. Assist with dining area set-up and distribution of meals and snacks as assigned.
• Assist with multi-purpose PACE Center activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• High School diploma or equivalent GED Certificate required.
• Possess a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate required.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS).
• Food Handler Permit required.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Experience working with the elderly in a skilled nursing facility, residential care facility, hospital setting, or within a home setting preferred.
• Able to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of staff and/or a patients’ essential forms of living.
• Able to perform a wide range of duties in caring for the older adult population.
• Able to assist with personal care in homes and/or at health-related facilities to include wheelchair and ambulatory transfer between home and various transportation modes.
• Able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to get along well with others and gain cooperation.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

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