Personal Care Attendant II

Position Title : Personal Care Attendant II

Location : Long Beach, CA 90810

Job Overview

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs / IADLs for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care, like center and / or in the home, or virtually. The PCA II must be able to perform the job duties of a PCA I if assigned. In addition, the PCA II supports the PCA III in the gathering and reporting information related to the care coordination, participants' ability to engage, maintain / improve their ability, foster independence, maintain function, or improve socialization, or satisfaction. The PCA II communicates and collaborates with IDT members or other PACE staff in the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (like participant supplies or tools), health status, physical, and mental well-being.

Minimum Requirements

• Certified Nursing Aide education and training. Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services-Aid and Technician Certification.
• High school diploma required or some college education / credits preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must be attained within 30 days of employment.
• Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English / Spanish / Mandarin / Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly patient population.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.32 hourly

Benefits & Career Development

AltaMed Health Services Corp. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. We strictly prohibit discrimination in employment based on race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, ordinance, or regulation.

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