PACE Caregiver

North East Medical Services • San Jose, CA

3d

About The Position

Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Supervisor, the PACE Home Caregiver provides personal care, light housekeeping, and/or supervision to North East Medical Services PACE participants in their homes. Care is provided according to each participant’s individualized care plan and in coordination with the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), participant, and family.

The position also involves monitoring and reporting participant status and concerns, following safe care practices, communicating professionally with participants and families, and participating in social and recreational activities as appropriate. The caregiver uses Epic appropriately and efficiently and serves as a content and workflow expert in resolving issues and proposing solutions. Other duties may be assigned by the manager or supervisor.

This is an FLSA non-exempt position and is not an OSHA high-risk position. On-call and full-time opportunities are available. NEMS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Requirements

• Complete and pass the North East Medical Services PACE training curriculum upon hire.
• Current BLS and First Aid are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
• Fluency in Chinese (Cantonese).

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a Personal Care Aide or EMT, or certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA).
• Knowledge of the geriatric population.
• Knowledge of safe and sanitary personal care techniques for elderly people with physical limitations.
• Knowledge of proper body mechanics when assisting with activities of daily living.
• Home Health Aide certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• One year of experience working with the frail or elderly population.
• Fluency in languages other than English and Cantonese.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in participants’ homes according to individualized care plans and in coordination with the PACE IDT, participants, and families.
• Assist with personal care, including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation.
• Perform light housekeeping, including changing linens, laundry, and light cleaning.
• Provide supervision and emotional support as needed to help participants perform necessary tasks.
• Report observed changes in participants’ conditions to the Home Care Supervisor and/or other PACE clinical staff.
• Observe, track, and report participant status, including vital signs and nutritional intake.
• Proactively communicate participant health and safety concerns to the Home Care Supervisor and/or other program staff.
• Use proper body mechanics and follow universal precautions.
• Interact with participants, families, and other caregivers in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
• Participate in social and recreational activities with participants as appropriate.
• Use Epic appropriately and efficiently, serving as a content and workflow expert to resolve issues and propose solutions.
• Perform other duties as required by the manager or supervisor.

Benefits

• Free medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee, spouse, and/or children.
• Company contribution to a 401(k).
• Competitive benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed