Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Aide-PACE

Neighborhood Healthcare•Riverside, CA

1d•$23 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Community health is about more than just vaccines and checkups. It’s about giving people the resources they need to live their best lives. At Neighborhood, this is our vision. A community where everyone is healthy and happy. We’re with you every step of the way, with the care you need for each of life’s chapters. At Neighborhood, we are Better Together. Neighborhood Healthcare PACE is a managed medical plan built around surrounding participants with a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and care coordinators to help them maintain good health and a good quality of life. Our goal is to keep our seniors happy and healthy at home surrounded by their family and community. As a private, non-profit 501(C) (3) community health organization, we serve over 500k medical, dental, and behavioral health visits from more than 100,000 people annually. With two PACE centers located in Riverside County, our PACE program is positioned to serve over 650 senior participants. The CNA/PCA works contributes to the mission and vision of Neighborhood Healthcare (NHC) PACE by supporting the CNA team in the delivery of personal care, companionship, and escort services for participants attending medical appointments and services. The role is responsible for performing a variety of tasks throughout the PACE center to ensure participants receive support with activities of daily living and provides assistance in the kitchen and during medical and therapy appointments. This is a part-time position. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm.

Requirements

PCA High school diploma or GED required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
Minimum of six (6) months of experience as a Personal Care Aide in a professional or personal care setting required
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with frail, elderly, or medically complex populations required
CNA High school diploma or GED required
Active California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with the frail elderly population required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledgeable about and experience with providing care to others
Ability to complete PACE approved curriculum for personal care aid
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent planning and organizational ability
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs/weight
Ability to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Provides direct personal care to participants, including showering, toileting, laundry, feeding assistance, companionship services, and other activities of daily living (ADLs)
Escorts participants to and from medical, therapy, and other scheduled appointments, ensuring their safety and comfort during transitions
Assists other staff in carrying out program assignments
Supports other PACE teams with program assignments for participants, including meal and snack services
Assists in cleaning and organizing participant areas, including cleaning of equipment and shower areas
Assists with the escort and transfer of meals and medical supplies for home delivery
Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms
Attends and participates in center staff meetings, committees, and in-service educational training programs
Communicates effectively with participants and co-workers
Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, as needed
Adheres to established PACE, CMS, and ADHC policies and procedures
Takes an active role in the Safety and Injury in the Workplace Program; maintains all records and documentation, as required