PACE Personal Care Assistant (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant supports the mission, vision, and values of Golden Valley Health Centers Central Valley PACE Center by performing patient care activities and other tasks as assigned to assist the nursing staff. Position will work at our Central Valley PACE Center in Merced, CA. Scheduled Monday - Friday, working from 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic personal care assistance and assistance with any other activities of daily living across settings to assigned participants.
• Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, other departments and agencies.
• Works effectively in a team setting.
• Documents treatments/procedures, observations, nursing care and patient activities on appropriate forms.
• Participates in teaching/learning process with others.
• Follows guest relations policies and procedures.
• Abides by all established policies, rules and regulations.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
• Attends staff meetings and takes part in participant care planning.
• Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Ability to interact professionally and respectfully with geriatric individuals including those with cognitive decline and/or physical frailties.
• Performs patient care activities appropriately, reporting any circumstances or change in patients condition.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Must be able to treat people of all ages including geriatrics.
• Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by Central Valley PACE and approved by CMS before working independently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.
• Prior personal care assistance experience, or ability to pass internal competencies.

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