Job Description
Job Description
Personal Care Attendant - Concord, CA / Livermore, CA
Position Overview
The Personal Care Attendant provides essential ADL and IADL assistance to Center for Elders' Independence (CEI) participants at the day center. Serving frail elderly individuals who need support to remain living safely in the community, the PCA delivers individualized care according to each participant's plan of care and in alignment with PACE regulations.
Responsibilities
Direct Participant Care & Day Center Operations:
- Assist participants with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), including bathing, showering, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding/assisted dining, laundry, transfers, ambulation, and range of motion
- Perform safe transfers using Durable Medical Equipment (DME) such as Hoyer lifts, mechanical lifts, and gait belts
- Support individual and group activities, assist with appointment reminders, and accompany participants to outside medical appointments
- Ensure wander-risk participants wear assigned code alert devices at all times
Sanitation, Safety & Kitchen Duties:
- Maintain a clean and safe center environment, including sanitizing bathrooms, kitchens, activity areas, and DME, as well as cleaning or emptying commodes
- Assist with the day center food service program: serve meals and snacks, verify food temperatures, check diet orders, sanitize work areas, wash dishes, track inventory, and inspect food expiration dates
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines, identify/report safety hazards, and follow HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality
Documentation & Advocacy:
- Chart participant services and daily activities accurately and promptly in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and required logs
- Serve as a participant advocate by reporting Bill of Rights violations, addressing complaints in a timely manner, and promptly notifying supervisors of any changes in participant condition
Required Qualifications
- Professional demeanor with exceptional patience when working with participants
- Strong verbal communication skills to interact clearly and easily with participants
- Solid written communication skills for daily EHR charting and record-keeping
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 (one) year of experience working with frail, low-income elderly populations
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Compensation
$25 - $26/hour
Benefits
Weekly Pay, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance
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.
\nCompany 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?