Personal Care Attendant - Best place to work in North County

Job Description

Job Description

Best place to work in North County!!!

Gary and Mary West Pace is a rapidly growing and very successful Senior day center for the fragile elderly.

If you are seeking an exciting career in the healthcare industry, this is the job for you. We prefer an individual who has experience for this role and is very upbeat.

Bilingual in english / spanish is required.

This a a full time position, Monday through Friday from 8 : 00AM-4 : 30PM.

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the Center Director and the Personal Care Supervisor the CNA / Personal Care Aide provides support to the team in the delivery of personal care to participants and to participants in need of companionship services to and from medical appointments.

Services include participant care activities such as showering, toileting, serving, feeding and other Activities of Daily Living.

Essential Functions :

• Provides direct personal care to participants as directed or assigned. Duties will include showering, toileting, laundry and feeding assistance and companionship services to and from medical appointments.
• Provides support and assistance with meal and snack service.
• Provides support in the kitchen as needed / assigned.
• Provides support in therapy / recreation as needed / assigned.
• Responsible for medical chart daily entry of Day Center activities for Participants.
• Assists in maintaining patient areas in a clean and orderly manner. (Cleans and organizes program areas including cleaning of equipment and shower / bathroom areas. Disinfecting)
• Assists with home delivery of meals and medical supplies as needed / assigned.
• Assists with front desk phone coverage as needed / requested.
• Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments.
• Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organism.
• Provides assistance at SIL and participant home, assists with ADLs and IADLS, transfers, companionship to doctor's appointments, etc.
• Responsible for completing all CNA / PCA required training.
• Performs clerical and administrative work as required including making and answering phone calls, assisting with the implementation of I-SAT and HOS-M surveys and entering participant data in EHR system.
• Communicates effectively with participants and co-workers. Works effectively in a team setting.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed.
• Adheres to GMWP attendance and punctuality policies and practices.
• Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs. Serves on committees as directed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Work for this position is required on site Monday-Friday Weekend hours available for special assignments and / or home coverage.
• Must be flexible and open to change. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Will require use of personal vehicle.
• Bilingual english and spanish required.

Education and Certification :

• Must possess, as a minimum, a GED or high school diploma.
• CPR / BLS certification required.
• Current Driver license, clean driving record and proof of auto Insurance.

Skills & Experience :

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons.
• Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adults as evidenced by a caring approach, patience in providing care, and responsiveness to participant requests.
• Ability to follow directions, verbal and written instructions, and adapt work schedule under supervision.
• Ability to follow through with instructions and directions provided by supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and / or medical director.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers in particular.
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and health screen. COVID-19 vaccination required.

Must have a valid Driver License and proof of auto insurance.

Medical Clearance :

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, g ender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws.