PACE Personal Care Aide

San Ysidro Health•Vista, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the PACE RN Supervisor and day center nursing team, Personal Care Aides and Certified Nursing Assistants support the delivery of personal care and companionship services to participants, including assistance to and from medical appointments. Care activities include showering, toileting, feeding, laundry, and other activities of daily living. The position also assists with home delivery of meals and medical supplies and may provide support in the kitchen, primary care, or therapy areas. The role includes maintaining clean and orderly participant and program areas, following infectious disease precautions, attending staff meetings and in-service training, and completing required PCA/CNA and LMS training. It also involves clerical and administrative work, such as answering calls, assisting with I-SAT and HOS-M surveys, entering participant data in the EHR system, and covering reception. The aide communicates and works effectively with participants and coworkers, participates in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed, follows PACE and departmental policies, and maintains required records and safety standards.

Requirements

At least six months of experience as a personal care aide in a professional or personal care setting.
A high school diploma or GED, or six months of experience as a personal care aide in a professional or personal care setting.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skills necessary to provide care for geriatric patients and the ability to function well in a team environment.
Work only within the scope of authorized practice.
Meet the standardized competencies for the position established by San Diego PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
Physical ability for reaching, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and grasping; full range of motion; ability to lift 50 pounds and lift and transfer participants.
Meet pre-employment requirements, including I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, completed application, new hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Comply with mandated vaccinations and all boosters as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification/card.

Responsibilities

Provide direct personal care to participants, including showering, toileting, laundry, and feeding assistance.
Provide companionship and assistance to and from medical appointments; duties may include ambulance and transfer assistance.
Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living in participants’ homes.
Assist with home delivery of meals and medical supplies.
Support meal and snack service and assist in the kitchen as assigned.
Assist in therapy as assigned and support other staff in carrying out program assignments.
Maintain participant and program areas in a clean and orderly manner, including cleaning equipment and shower areas.
Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.
Attend staff meetings and in-service educational training programs, and complete required PCA/CNA and LMS training.
Perform clerical and administrative duties, including making and answering phone calls, assisting with I-SAT and HOS-M surveys, entering participant data in the EHR system, and covering reception.
Communicate effectively with participants and coworkers and work effectively in a team setting.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, committees, and other meetings as required or directed.
Follow PACE, ADHC, and position-specific policies and procedures, including attendance and punctuality policies.
Maintain health and safety standards, take an active role in the Safety and Injury in the Workplace Program, and maintain required records and documentation.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.