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PCA II

Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type : Temp/Contract
Reference Code : PACE SLA
Required Years of Experience : 1 Year
Required Education : High school Diploma or GED
Job Industry : Healthcare - Health Services

Job Description :
 

Location: Los Angeles, CA


 


Schedule: Full Time / Hours between 8am & 3pm.


 


Pay:  $23 - $26- Depending on Experience


 


Job Type: Temporary Assignment


 


 


 


Job Summary:


PCA II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADL’s for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care like center and/or in the home or virtual




 


Key Responsibilities:


PCA II supports the PCA III in the gathering and reporting information related to the care coordination, participant’s 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), and health status, physical and mental well-being


 


Work Environment:



  • Work is performed across different platforms of delivery of care – may be located at the PACE center, participant’s home, virtual, telephonic or within the community environment.

  • Will have some exposure to outside environment while assisting attendance to outside specialty appointments by traveling and/or working outdoors. 

  • May be subject to hot and/or cold temperatures while working in the dining area, kitchen, and specialist office. 

  • When working in the day center, environment is climate controlled through central air conditioning.


 


Required Skills and Abilities:





  • Able to stand, sit, talk, stoop, lift (up to 25lbs.) for carrying out routine duties of the position

  • May be required to travel to sites/program/participants homes and special functions as needed. A valid state driver’s license with a good driving record. Reliable personal transportation.

  • Ability to work well with elderly population

  • Requires lots of patience and a kind/caring attitude


Required Qualifications :
 Specifications:



  • Certified Nursing Aide education and training. Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services – Aid and Technician Certification. 

  • Current CPR/BLS Certificate required. California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must attain w/in 30 days of employment.





  • Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older persons strongly preferred.



 
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