Caregiver

WelbeHealth•La Quinta, CA

14d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Personal Care Assistant provides safe personal care services to participants at a WelbeHealth day center and contributes to care planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The role works across day-center departments and supports seniors in a lively setting where participants receive medical care, rehabilitation services, and activities. This position reports to the Day Center Manager.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of experience providing personal care to seniors.
Willingness and ability to safely drive to and from participant escort assignments, including medical and care appointments in the program service area.
Obtain a California Food Handler’s Certification within 30 days of hire.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter.

Nice To Haves

Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, including escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and physical lifting during participant transfers.
Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
Act as a medical escort when needed, helping participants board and exit WelbeHealth transportation vehicles.
Oversee activity on the day-center floor to help ensure participant safety.
Assist with meal service, confirm participants receive the correct meals, and help with feeding when needed.
Maintain personal care supplies, including incontinence supplies and grooming items.
Contribute to the care planning process as a member of the interdisciplinary team.