Personal Care Attendant II

AltaMed•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care, like center and/or in the home, or virtually. The PCA II must be able to perform the job duties of a PCA I if assigned. In addition, the PCA II supports the PCA III in the gathering and reporting information related to the care coordination, participants’ ability to engage, maintain/improve their ability, foster independence, maintain function, or improve socialization, or satisfaction. The PCA II communicates and collaborates with IDT members or other PACE staff in the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (like participant supplies or tools), health status, physical, and mental well-being.

Requirements

Certified Nursing Aide education and training.
Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services-Aid and Technician Certification.
High school diploma required or some college education/credits preferred.
California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must be attained within 30 days of employment.
Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people is strongly preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.
Experience working with the elderly patient population.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Some college education/credits
California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement
Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people
Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care, like center and/or in the home, or virtually.
Support the PCA III in gathering and reporting information related to care coordination, participants’ ability to engage, maintain/improve their ability, foster independence, maintain function, or improve socialization, or satisfaction.
Communicate and collaborate with IDT members or other PACE staff in the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (like participant supplies or tools), health status, physical, and mental well-being.