PACE Rehab Aide (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Ultipro; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-deductible medical

PPO insurance

Dental

Vision

403(b) with match

FSA plans

Gym discounts

Job summary

Golden Valley Health Centers seeks a PACE Rehab Aide to support the therapy team in delivering rehabilitation care to participants. You will perform nonmedical tasks, such as setting up and cleaning treatment rooms and transporting participants as needed.

Located at Central Valley PACE – Modesto, CA, this full-time role runs Monday–Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm with guaranteed 40 hours. Benefits include Medical with low deductible, PPO coverages, Dental, Vision, 403(b) with match, FSA plans, and

Qualifications

• Must possess skills to provide care for geriatric participants.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
• Valid California Driver’s License and insurable driving record.
• Six months experience in professional or personal care setting.
• Current BLS CPR Card (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant intake.
• Greet and set up drop-ins on the machines.
• Oversee drop-ins and monitor the gym in absence of licensed staff.
• Transport participants to and from the gym upon request of therapies staff.
• Administrative support of the department, including scheduling of and follow up with participants.
• Observe each participant for changes and report to licensed staff.
• Scheduling and tracking of therapy department logistics.
• Document participants' communication, responses and progress.
• Liaise with physicians' offices and hospital personnel.
• Prepare equipment and supplies; maintain a clean area for treatments and exercises.
• Run and disseminate overdue/missing CPT reports for therapies weekly.
• Daily completion of temperature logs. Assist with therapy treatments on site and in homes.
• Assist activities and day center; maintain participant areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Skills

Geriatric care

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Computer skills

Therapeutic relationships

Multicultural teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS CPR Card (American Heart Association)

Job description

Job Category : Non Clinical Employee

Requisition Number : PACER004798

• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Modesto, CA 95355, USA

Description

Under the supervision of the PACE Therapy Supervisor the PACE Rehab Aide provides support to the therapy team in the delivery of rehabilitation care to participants. Performs nonmedical tasks, such as setting up and cleaning treatment rooms and transporting participants to different areas of the health care facility.

Located at Central Valley PACE – Modesto, CA

Schedule is Monday – Friday, working from 8:00am – 5:00pm

Golden Valley Health Centers offers excellent benefits including Medical: (0 Deductible / $2,000 Individual; $4,000 Family Out-of-Pocket Max), excellent PPO coverages; Dental; Vision; 403(b) with match, FSA plans, gym discounts, and so much more!

• Guaranteed 40 hours a week
• 11 paid holidays (which includes 2 half days)
• Accrued Vacation in addition to Holiday Pay
• Weekends, Evenings, and Holidays Off

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with participant intake.
• Greet and set up drop-ins on the machines.
• Oversee drop-ins and monitor the gym in absence of, or when licensed staff is occupied.
• Transport participants to and from the gym upon request of therapies staff.
• Administrative support of the department, including scheduling of and follow up with participants.
• Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed staff.
• Scheduling and tracking of therapy department logistics.
• Document participants' communication, responses and progress.
• Liaise with physicians' offices and hospital personnel.
• Responsible for preparation of equipment and supplies; and maintaining a clean and functional area for treatments and exercises.
• Run and disseminate overdue/missing CPT reports for therapies weekly.
• Daily completion of temperature logs. Assist with therapy treatments on site and in homes including transfer, wheelchair follow during ambulation, etc.
• Assist activities and day center as needed. Assists in maintaining participant areas in a clean and orderly manner. Cleans and organizes program areas including cleaning of equipment and shower areas.
• Follow infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organism. Follows established PACE and Day Center departmental and position specific policies and procedures and updates as needed.
• Attends meetings, including interdisciplinary, and in-service educational training as required, and participates on committees as directed.
• Maintains health and safety standards at all times, and takes an active role in the Safety and Injury in the Workplace Program; maintains all records and documentation as required.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring participants may involve lifting or pushing greater than 30 pounds, should be done with assistance as appropriate.
• Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to clients and staff.
• Must have vision with or without lenses that is adequate to read memos, a computer screen, personnel forms and clinical and administrative documents. Must have high manual dexterity.
• Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat and sit, stand, stoop, crouching, reaching, kneeling, twisting/turning, fingering and feeling.
• Exposure to biohazards, including infectious material and waste and any other conditions common in a health care environment.
• Subject to unpleasant odors. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Education/Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess the skills necessary to provide care for geriatric participants and must be able to function well in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively with participants and co-workers.
• Work effectively in a team setting.
• Patience and strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships and to participate in a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary team.
• Valid California Driver’s License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in a professional or personal care setting.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association.
• Minimum six months experience providing personal care to a frail, disabled or geriatric population.

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