Caregiver

WelbeHealth•Carson, CA

10d•Onsite

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 collaborates with different departments and supports participants in a lively day-center environment offering medical appointments, rehabilitation services, games, and other activities. The position reports to the Day Center Manager. The PCA assists participants with activities of daily living, monitors and documents vital signs as instructed, promotes safety on the day-center floor, supports meal service, and maintains personal care supplies. The role may also involve accompanying participants to appointments and safely assisting them with boarding and exiting transportation vehicles. The position is suited to someone looking to begin a career in healthcare. Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. The listed compensation offering is $22–$25 USD; actual compensation is determined based 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 required.
At least one year of experience providing personal care to seniors.
Must be willing and able to safely drive to and from participant escort assignment locations, including medical and care appointments in the program service area.
California Food Handlers Certification required within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter.
Must provide proof of vaccination or a vaccine declination form before employment and comply with applicable infection-control, PPE, and vaccination requirements.

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 when transferring participants.
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 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.