Personal Care Attendant II
About The Position
The Personal Care Attendant (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. The PCA II must also be able to perform PCA I duties when assigned. The PCA II supports the PCA III in gathering and reporting information related to care coordination, participants’ ability to engage, maintain or improve their abilities, foster independence, maintain function, improve socialization, and satisfaction. The role 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.
- California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement preferred upon employment and required within 30 days of employment.
- 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.
- Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people.
- Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Mandarin, or English/Cantonese, depending on location.
- California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment.
Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with participants’ personal care ADLs and IADLs across center-based, in-home, and virtual care settings.
- Perform PCA I job duties when assigned.
- Support the PCA III in 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.
- May qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
