Caregiver
About The Position
WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities through comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The Personal Care Assistant is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing personal care to participants at a WelbeHealth day center and contributing to care planning. The role reports to the Day Center Manager. Personal Care Assistants collaborate with multiple departments and support participants in a lively day center offering services such as medical appointments, rehabilitation, games, and other activities. The position includes hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, participant safety, meal service, vital-sign documentation, and medical escorts. Candidates must be able to drive safely to and from participant escort assignments within the program service area. Compensation consists of a base salary plus bonus, with a stated compensation offering of $22–$25 USD. Actual compensation depends on experience and relevant qualifications. WelbeHealth requires proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form before employment and maintains infection-control, PPE, and vaccination requirements for team members.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of experience providing personal care to seniors.
- Willingness and ability to drive safely to and from participant escort assignments, including medical and care appointments in the program service area.
- Obtain a California Food Handlers Certification within 30 days of hire.
- Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
- Comply with the vaccination policy by providing proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or California Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on assistance with participants’ activities of daily living, including escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and physical lifting when transferring participants.
- Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
- Serve 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 assist 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.
Benefits
- Medical insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Comprehensive compensation package including base pay and bonus.
- Broad range of additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
