PACE Personal Care Assistant II (Central Valley PACE - Merced)

$50,565 - $53,102/Yr

Golden Valley Health CTRS - Merced, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Merced, CA

About the position

The Personal Care Assistant II at Central Valley PACE Center plays a crucial role in supporting the nursing staff by delivering patient care activities and tasks. This position is focused on providing personal care assistance to participants in a day center environment, ensuring effective communication and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team. The role requires a commitment to the mission and values of Golden Valley Health Centers, with responsibilities that include mentoring other staff and participating in patient care planning.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the mentor and Lead PCA.
• Communicates patient care needs to the LVN and supervising RN.
• Assists in training PCA's and other staff.
• May assist in the therapies department.
• May assist in the clinic escorting patients to and from appointments, taking vitals and prepping exam rooms as needed.
• 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.
• Observes each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and reports 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 patient's 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 unencumbered CA licensure as a Certified Nurse Assistant, Home Health Aide, Emergency Medical Technician, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic; or certification from an accredited program for clinical medical assisting.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.
• Prior personal care assistance experience, or ability to pass internal competencies within six (6) months of hire.

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