PACE Personal Care Assistant II - Day Center (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

Available Staff Positions•Merced, CA

About The Position

The Personal Care Assistant II serves as the Lead PCA at the Central Valley PACE Center in Merced, supporting the mission, vision, and values of Golden Valley Health Centers. The role delivers assigned patient-care activities and tasks to assist nursing staff and provides personal care and support to participants across settings. The position works in the Day Center and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current, unencumbered California licensure as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or Paramedic; alternatively, certification from an accredited clinical medical assisting program.
Current BLS CPR card certified by the American Heart Association.
Valid California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and vehicle insurance.
Ability to treat people of all ages, including geriatric participants.
Must meet the standardized competencies for the position established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
Prior personal care assistance experience, or ability to pass internal competencies within six months of hire.
Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals, including those with cognitive decline or physical frailties.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and meet the position's physical demands.

Responsibilities

Communicate participant care needs and changes in physical, mental, emotional, or social functioning to the LVN, supervising RN, or other licensed nurse.
Provide direct personal care and assistance with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living, including showering, toileting, laundry, feeding, and transfers.
Provide companionship and assistance traveling to and from medical appointments.
Support and assist with meal and snack service in the Day Center.
Maintain clean and orderly participant areas; clean and organize program areas, equipment, and shower areas.
Assist with training new PCA hires and other staff as directed.
Document treatments, procedures, observations, nursing care, and participant activities on appropriate forms, including entering participant data in the EHR system.
Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with participants, families, staff, other departments, and agencies.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team, attend staff meetings, and contribute to participant care planning.
Participate in teaching and learning with others and follow guest relations policies and procedures.
Follow established policies, rules, and regulations.
Perform clerical and administrative work as required, including making and answering phone calls, assisting with closure policies as directed by executive leadership, and covering reception.
Perform other projects and duties as assigned.