Personal Care Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

Personal Care Attendant I - PACE Program

Job Summary

Join a dedicated healthcare organization focused on providing comprehensive, integrated care for the elderly through a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model. This role is crucial in supporting frail elderly participants, enabling them to live safely and independently in the community. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) works as part of an interdisciplinary team to implement individualized care plans, ensuring high-quality personal and supportive care both in the participant's home and at the Adult Day Health Center. This is a capitated health plan, offering a stable and thriving environment.

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Title : Personal Care Attendant I

Location : Livermore, CA

Schedule : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Compensation : $23 - $30 / hr , depending on experience

Core Responsibilities

The PCA provides essential Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support, following the participant's care plan and PACE regulations.

Direct Participant Care : Provide hands-on assistance with personal care, including toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding / assisted dining, meal service, laundry, transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

Safety and Mobility : Complete safe transfers utilizing Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as required (e.g., lifts, gait belts, Hoyer lifts).

Documentation : Accurately and promptly document participant services provided in the electronic health record (EHR) .

Hygiene and Environment : Maintain a clean and orderly environment, including the participant's home or day center areas. This involves cleaning bathrooms, sanitizing showers, and relevant DME.

Reporting : Promptly report any changes in a participant's condition to the supervisor or designee.

Advocacy & Compliance : Act as a participant advocate, reporting any policy violations, and maintaining the confidentiality of all participant information according to HIPAA requirements.

Service Coordination : Provide appointment reminder communications and, as needed, escort participants to company vans or outside medical appointments.

Safety : Maintain a safe environment by displaying awareness of hazards, and promptly reporting / reversing them in accordance with OSHA safety guidelines.

Day Center Specific Duties

Assist with individual and group activities .

Support the food service program , including serving snacks and meals, checking food temperatures, reviewing diet orders, and performing kitchen duties (washing dishes, sanitizing work areas, etc.). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Food Handler's certification .

Ensure that all wander-risk participants are wearing required tracking devices.

Must-Have Skills / Qualifications

Minimum one (1) year of experience working with frail, low-income elderly is strongly preferred.

Demonstrate a professional demeanor and possess exceptional patience when working with patients.

Able to communicate clearly and easily, ensuring full understanding by patients.

Possess good written skills for accurate and timely charting of daily activities in the EHR.

Required Competencies

Ability to display a courteous, helpful, and professional attitude.

Willingness and ability to be responsive to all customer groups, including team members, participants, and their families.

Knowledge and skills necessary to provide personal care and ADL / IADL care to the frail elderly.

Benfits :

Health

Vision

Dental

401k

Weekly Pay

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO), and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to : providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

For California Applicants :

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.

Our commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?

Company Description

Here at Medix, we are dedicated to providing workforce solutions to clients throughout multiple industries. We have been named among the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation for two consecutive years. Medix has also been ranked as one of the fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine.\r\n\r\nOur commitment to our core purpose of positively impacting 20,000 lives affects not only the way we interact with our clients and talent, but also with our co-workers! The goal is lofty, but it is made attainable through the hard work and dedication of our teams and their willingness to lock arms together. Are you ready to lock arms with us?