Caregiver
About The Position
WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors remain in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services. The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) provides safe personal care to participants at a WelbeHealth day center and contributes to care planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT). The role reports to the Day Center Manager. PCAs work across day-center departments and care for seniors in an active setting where participants receive medical appointments, rehabilitation services, and activities. The role includes hands-on assistance with activities of daily living, supporting participant safety, documenting vital signs, assisting with transportation and meals, and maintaining personal care supplies. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. The listed compensation offering is $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 and PPE standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 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.
- California Food Handlers 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 participants’ activities of daily living, including escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, laundry, and physical lifting during transfers.
- Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
- Serve as a medical escort when needed, assisting participants with boarding and exiting WelbeHealth transportation vehicles.
- Oversee activity on the day-center floor to help assure participant safety.
- Assist with meal service, ensure 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, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 17 days of paid time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Base pay plus bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage and a 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
