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 is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT), providing aid to participants and contributing to the care-planning process. Reporting to the Day Center Manager, this role safely delivers personal care services to participants at a WelbeHealth day center. Personal Care Assistants collaborate with departments across the day center and build relationships with participants and team members. They care for seniors in a lively day-center setting where participants receive services including medical appointments, rehabilitation, games, and other activities. The role is intended for people looking to begin a career in healthcare.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year of experience providing personal care to seniors.
- Willingness and ability to safely drive to and from participant escort assignment locations, 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.
- CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on assistance with 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, assisting participants with boarding and exiting WelbeHealth transportation vehicles.
- Oversee activity on the day-center floor to help ensure 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 personal time off (PTO).
- 12 observed holidays annually.
- 6 sick days.
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
- Base pay plus bonus as part of a comprehensive compensation package.
- Additional benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
