Personal Care Attendant II

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.

Responsibilities

Perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care, such as center, in the home, or virtually; Perform the job duties of a PCA I if assigned; 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 on the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (such as 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; A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines; Experience working with the elderly patient population

Nice to have

Some college education/credits; California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement (must be attained within 30 days of employment); Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people; Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; Commuter Flexible Spending; Career Advancement & Development opportunities; Paid Time Off & Holidays; Paid CME Days; Malpractice insurance and tail coverage; Tuition Reimbursement Program; Corporate Employee Discounts; Employee Referral Bonus Program; Pet Care Insurance