PACE Rehab Aide (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)
About The Position
Under the supervision of the PACE Therapy Supervisor, the PACE Rehab Aide provides support to the therapy team in the delivery of rehabilitation care to participants. This role performs non-medical tasks, such as setting up and cleaning treatment rooms and transporting participants to different areas of the health care facility. The position is located at Central Valley PACE – Modesto, CA, with a schedule of Monday – Friday, working from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. The compensation is $25.11 - $26.37 an hour. Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits, guaranteed 40 hours a week, 11 paid holidays, and accrued vacation.
Requirements
- Must possess the skills necessary to provide care for geriatric participants.
- Must be able to function well in a team environment.
- Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers.
- Work effectively in a team setting.
- Patience and strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
- Bilingual English/Spanish.
- Ability to establish and therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team.
- Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six (6) months experience in a professional or personal care setting.
- Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.
- Minimum six months experience providing personal care to a frail, disabled or geriatric population.
Responsibilities
- Assist with participant intake.
- Greet and set up drop-ins on the machines.
- Oversee drop-ins and monitor the gym in absence of, or when licensed staff is occupied.
- Transport participants to and from the gym upon request of therapies staff.
- Provide administrative support of the department, including scheduling of and follow up with participants.
- Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed staff.
- Schedule and track therapy department logistics.
- Document participants' communication, responses and progress.
- Liaise with physicians' offices and hospital personnel.
- Prepare equipment and supplies; and maintain a clean and functional area for treatments and exercises.
- Run and disseminate overdue/missing CPT reports for therapies weekly.
- Complete daily temperature logs.
- Assist with therapy treatments on site and in homes including transfer, wheelchair follow during ambulation, etc.
- Assist activities and day center as needed.
- Maintain participant areas in a clean and orderly manner.
- Clean and organize program areas including cleaning of equipment and shower areas.
- Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms.
- Follow established PACE and Day Center departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.
- Attend meetings, including interdisciplinary, and in-service educational training as required, and participate on committees as directed.
- Maintain health and safety standards at all times, and takes an active role in the Safety and Injury in the Workplace Program; maintain all records and documentation as required.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages
- Dental
- Vision
- 403(b) with match
- FSA plans
- Gym discounts
- Guaranteed 40 hours a week
- 11 paid holidays (which includes 2 half days)
- Accrued Vacation in addition to Holiday Pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
