PCA II
Are you a professional and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) that is focused on providing quality care to seniors in our area?
Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Location: Watts, Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full Time / Hours are 8am to 3pm Monday through Friday
Pay: $23 - $26
Job Type: Long term Temporary position
Job Summary:
The Certified Nursing Assistant/ PCA II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADL’s for participants in the program across all platforms of delivery of care like center and/or in the home or virtual.
Key Responsibilities:
The Certified Nursing Assistant/ 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/CNA communicates and collaborates with IDT members or other 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 center, participant’s home, virtual, telephonic or within the community environment.
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
- Able to assist with ADLs for seniors
- 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.