Certified Nursing Assistant, PACE

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant for its PACE program. The role provides participant-centered care that supports satisfaction and retention while complying with applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines. The CNA assists participants with daily living activities in multiple care settings, including in their homes and at the PACE Center, and works with the interdisciplinary care team to support older adults.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential duties and meets required state or federal certification requirements.
• Current California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate.
• Current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Active California driver’s license for the class required to operate the assigned vehicle.
• A car, valid California driver’s license, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work effectively with culturally, economically, and educationally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of staff and patients.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties caring for older adults.
• Ability to assist with personal care in homes or health-related facilities, including wheelchair and ambulatory transfers between homes and transportation modes.
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get along well with others and gain cooperation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the elderly in a skilled nursing facility, residential care facility, hospital setting, or home setting.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants with instrumental activities of daily living across care settings.
• Provide light housekeeping, medication reminders, and meal preparation in participants’ homes.
• Provide personal care, including bathing, dressing, toileting, oral and denture care, hair and skin care, shaving, and nail trimming.
• Help participants move, turn, get in and out of beds, chairs, or wheelchairs, and ambulate with or without assistive devices.
• Provide physical assistance and attendant care across care settings.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations, take corrective action as appropriate, and report situations to the charge person or supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs and weights, and report information to medical staff according to established procedures and protocols.
• Observe and report changes in participants’ physical or mental status to the immediate supervisor, and document observations in appropriate records.
• Participate in case conferences with other interdisciplinary care team members as appropriate.
• Help maintain order and cleanliness of the multi-purpose PACE Center.
• Assist with dining area setup and distribution of meals and snacks as assigned.
• Assist with multi-purpose PACE Center activities as assigned.
• Travel between sites and other locations as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off, extended sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and life insurance.
• Employee discounts and wellness programs.
• Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED