Personal Care Attendant II
About The Position
The Personal Care Attendant II (PCA II) performs and assists with personal care ADLs/IADLs for PACE participants across care delivery settings, including centers, participants’ homes, and virtually. The PCA II must be able to perform the duties of a PCA I when assigned. The role also supports the PCA III in gathering and reporting information related to care coordination, participants’ ability to engage and maintain or improve their abilities, fostering independence, maintaining function, improving 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 from the State of California Department of Health and Human Services, Aid and Technician Certification.
- High school diploma required.
- A valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
- Experience working with the elderly patient population.
Nice To Haves
- Some college education or credits preferred.
- California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement preferred; must be attained within 30 days of employment.
- Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people strongly preferred.
- Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for PACE participants 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 participant engagement, abilities, independence, function, socialization, and satisfaction.
- Communicate and collaborate with IDT members and other PACE staff about plan-of-care goals, participant needs, health status, and physical and mental well-being.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement savings plans 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
