Compassionate Care Partner, PACE Day Center

Humboldt Senior Resource Center; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Redwood Coast PACE, seeks a full-time Center CarePartner in Eureka, CA 95501 to provide personal care to participants in the Day Center and during transit.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm (with occasional 3:30 pm staff meeting). Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of elder care experience; CPR/First Aid within six months; CNAs preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, preferably providing personal care in a health facility or in-home setting.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required within six (6) months of hire.
• Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Home Health Aide, or Injections Certificate preferred (additional compensation may be available for certified individuals).

Responsibilities

• Assists participants who attend the Day Center with bathing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
• Accompanies participants to medical appointments in the Redwood Coast PACE Clinic as needed.
• Routinely monitors vital signs such as weight, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Maintains personal care supplies for the Day Center.
• Sends necessary personal care supplies home with participants as needed.
• Coordinates and assists with meals in the Day Center according to each participant’s Plan of Care.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary environment in the Day Center at all times.
• Provides nutritional supplements to participants as ordered by the Primary Care Provider and directed by the Registered Dietitian.
• Assists in the monitoring of food and fluid intake according to a participant’s Plan of Care.
• Assists participants upon arrival in the Day Center and helps participants to prepare for departure when leaving.
• Completes documentation in the medical record accurately and in a timely manner.
• Complies with safety policies and procedures, identifying and reporting any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Demonstrates proficiency in delivering age-specific care.
• Participates in the process of teaching, training, and mentoring student interns and volunteers working within the program.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Humboldt Senior Resource Center, in partnership with Redwood Coast PACE, seeks a full-time Center CarePartner in Eureka, CA 95501 to provide personal care to participants in the Day Center and during transit.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm (with occasional 3:30 pm staff meeting). Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of elder care experience; CPR/First Aid within six months; CNAs preferred.