Part time Personal Care Attendant

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Center Manager, the Personal Care Attendant provides care services that address participants’ personal needs, support, and health status in both the center and home settings. The role serves frail elderly participants as part of an interdisciplinary team and supports their independence, safety, dignity, and well-being. The attendant provides personal hygiene and mobility assistance, behavioral support, engagement and meal services, appointment escorts, and observation and documentation of participant needs and changes in condition. The position also includes cleaning and sanitation of care areas, monitoring supplies, following infection-control and safety procedures, and providing backup custodial support as needed. The role requires use of a personal vehicle.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Knowledge of principles and techniques for working with frail elderly persons.
Ability to communicate with participants, families, and staff and establish trusting helping relationships.
Compassion, patience, and responsiveness to the needs and requests of older adults.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and adapt to schedule changes under supervision.
Ability to accurately and consistently carry out directions from supervisors, RN, QAPI, PCP, and/or medical director.
Ability to apply appropriate safety measures while providing care.
Ability to interact pleasantly, patiently, and professionally with the public and governmental agencies.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and job responsibilities.
Strong organizational skills, dependability, flexibility, and resourcefulness.
Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
Successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.
Use of a personal vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

Participate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team in participant assessment, monitoring, and care planning.
Observe, document, and report personal care services provided, participants’ self-care abilities, and changes in condition.
Assist participants with toileting, bathing or showering, oral care, grooming, dressing, and eating.
Support participants’ mobility through physical activity, exercise, and ambulation assistance.
Deliver personal care safely, respectfully, and professionally in accordance with PACE policies and procedures.
Follow the PCA duties schedule and adapt to staffing-related changes.
Identify potential hazards, recognize emergencies, and take appropriate corrective action within the scope of the role.
Provide behavioral support and supervision, including reality orientation, reinforcement of care plans, and emotional reassurance.
Support daily engagement through conversation, recreational programming, meal and snack service, and maintaining a welcoming environment.
Observe and promptly report signs or symptoms of physical, emotional, or behavioral changes, including changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder function, nutrition, or mobility.
Follow infection-control protocols and requirements for PPE, bloodborne pathogens, hazardous materials, and fire safety.
Escort participants to assigned medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments.
Clean and sanitize participant care areas, activity spaces, dining areas, restrooms, and equipment.
Follow cleaning protocols, infection-control standards, and safety guidelines when handling cleaning agents and equipment.
Monitor cleaning and personal-care supply levels and report supply needs.
Provide backup custodial support as needed, including deeper cleaning, spill response, waste removal, and general facility upkeep.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, training, in-services, committees, and projects as assigned.
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation of care, participant needs, and preferences.
Maintain participant confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and organizational policies.
Follow and support center policies, practices, and procedures.
Support other departments or team members as needed and perform other related assigned duties.