Personal Care Attendant - $500.00 sign on bonus

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant provides care and support for participants’ personal needs and health status in both the center and home settings. Under the supervision of the Center Manager, the attendant works as part of an interdisciplinary team serving frail older adults through Gary and Mary West PACE, a nonprofit program providing medical, social, and behavioral services in North County San Diego. The role includes assisting with personal care, hygiene, mobility, safety, behavioral support, activities, meals, and appointments. The attendant monitors and reports changes in participants’ physical, emotional, or behavioral condition, maintains timely records, follows infection-control and safety standards, and protects participant confidentiality. The position also involves attending meetings and care planning, supporting other departments as needed, and being flexible in work schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for relating to frail elderly persons.
Ability to communicate with participants, families, and staff and establish helping, trusting relationships with participants.
Sensitivity to older adults, including a caring approach, patience, and responsiveness to participant requests.
Ability to follow verbal and written directions and instructions and adapt the work schedule under supervision.
Ability to follow instructions from a supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and/or medical director.
Ability to use appropriate safety measures when providing care.
Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner.
Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team with older adults, service providers, and peers.
Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.
Original valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment; job offers are contingent upon these.

Responsibilities

Participate in interdisciplinary team assessment and monitoring of participants, and report on services provided, self-care abilities, and changes in condition.
Provide personal care and hygiene assistance, including toileting, showering, eating, oral care, and grooming.
Assist participants with physical activity, exercise, and walking.
Provide assigned care safely and in accordance with center policies and procedures.
Promote participant safety, identify hazards and emergencies, and initiate corrective action when able.
Provide behavioral supervision and support, including reality orientation, reminders about nursing and medication instructions and diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
Assist with conversations, recreation, serving meals and snacks, and routine cleaning to maintain cleanliness and comfort.
Identify and report signs of physical, emotional, or behavioral changes, including changes in skin integrity, bowel or bladder status, food or fluid intake, and ambulation.
Follow infection-control, personal protective equipment, blood-borne pathogen, hazardous-material handling, and fire-safety standards.
Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information.
Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as needed.
Attend staff meetings and participant care-planning sessions regularly.
Maintain current written records documenting services, reassessments of changing needs, and participants’ expressed wishes.
Prepare and submit written reports in a timely manner.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
Follow and support center policies, practices, and procedures.
Support other departments or team members as needed to help ensure smooth operations.
Accept assigned duties cooperatively and perform other related duties as assigned.
Be flexible in the schedule of hours worked.