Personal Care Attendant II
About The Position
The Personal Care Attendant II (PCA II) performs and assists with personal care activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) for PACE participants across care-delivery settings, including centers, participants’ homes, and virtual platforms. When assigned, the PCA II must also be able to perform the duties of a PCA I. The role supports the PCA III by gathering and reporting information related to care coordination, participants’ engagement and abilities, independence, function, socialization, and satisfaction. The PCA II communicates and collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT) members and other PACE staff regarding plan-of-care goals, participant needs such as supplies or tools, health status, and physical and mental well-being.
Requirements
- Certified Nursing Aide education and training.
- Nurse Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health and Human Services, Aid and Technician Certification.
- High school diploma required.
- Experience working with the elderly patient population.
- Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education or credits preferred.
- California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement preferred upon employment; if not already attained, it must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
- Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people is strongly preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese skills preferred, depending on location.
Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with participants’ personal care ADLs and IADLs across center-based, in-home, and virtual care-delivery platforms.
- Perform the job duties of a PCA I when assigned.
- Support the PCA III by gathering and reporting information related to care coordination and participants’ engagement, abilities, independence, function, socialization, and satisfaction.
- Communicate and collaborate with IDT members and other PACE staff regarding plan-of-care goals, participant needs, health status, and physical and mental well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid CME days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Corporate employee discounts
- Employee referral bonus program
- Pet care insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
