PACE Rehabilitation Aide

West PACE; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

West PACE in California is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support the Rehabilitation team. You will assist with scheduling, transport, and in-facility transfers for Physical and Occupational Therapy services.

You will also support therapists with treatments, document progress, and help maintain a clean Rehab Gym. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with CPR/BLS and a valid driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR and BLS certification, required.
• Clean driving record.
• Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling, transporting, and transferring participants for Physical and Occupational Therapy services.
• Assist participants in non-skilled, maintenance, and group therapy under supervision.
• Document and communicate scheduling conflicts with participants and staff.
• Distribute schedules and information to staff and participants.
• Assist therapists with treatment including ambulation, ROM, and hot/cold packs.
• Support OT and COTA with ADLs and therapeutic activities.
• Document patient communication, engagement, and progress under supervision.
• Maintain Rehab Gym cleanliness and equipment, perform linen laundry.
• Stay updated on participant medical and physical information.
• Provide clerical support to Rehabilitation Staff as needed.
• Communicate with providers, nurses, social workers, and home care staff.
• Attend staff meetings as directed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

Current CPR and BLS certification

Clean driving record

Driver's license

Job description

Join the Team Voted Best Place to Work in North County!

Why Work for Gary and Mary West PACE?

Because you're looking for more than just a job - you want work/life balance and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of North County seniors and their families.

At Gary and Mary West PACE, we support your personal and professional well-being with:

• Generous pay and a comprehensive benefits package focused on your health and wellness
• 11 paid holidays, 13 days of PTO, and 5 days of sick time
• A 5% employer match to our 403(b) retirement plan
• No on-call time – because your time matters

We invest in our team with an annual education allowance and a commitment to professional growth, helping you expand your skills and advance your career.

You’ll thrive in a supportive, mission-driven culture where collaboration feels like family. As part of our multi-disciplinary team, your voice is heard, and your work is truly valued.

Join us and do your best work-because here, your contribution matters.

About PACE

Philanthropists Gary and Mary West founded West Health with the mission of enabling seniors to successfully age in place with access to high-quality, affordable health and support services that preserve and protect their dignity, quality of life, and independence. The Gary and Mary West PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly), affiliated with West Health (www.westhealth.org), is a non-profit that delivers medical, social, and behavioral services to the frail elderly to the North County of San Diego. This PACE center is entrepreneurial in nature and focuses on innovations and bringing new processes to the traditional PACE environment.

We're looking for passionate healthcare providers who want to be part of a team dedicated to enable seniors to live in their communities as independently as possible by providing compassionate, comprehensive health and supportive care.

One Team One Mission

Position Summary

Under the supervision of Physical and Occupational Therapy, The Rehabilitation Aide will provide support to the Rehabilitation team GMWP.

Essential Functions

• Assist in scheduling, transporting, and transferring (in facility) participants as required for Physical and Occupational Therapy services
• Assist participants in completing non-skilled/Maintenance/Group therapy under the supervision of Physical and/or Occupational Therapy
• Document and communicate any scheduling conflicts with participants and appropriate staff
• Distribute schedules and other needed information to the appropriate staff and/or participant
• Assist the Physical Therapist and PTA with treatment (including, but not limited to, ambulation, ROM, hot/cold packs).
• Assist the Occupational Therapist and COTA with treatment (including, but not limited to, ADLs, therapeutic exercise/activities)
• Document patients' communication, engagement and progress consistently under supervision of Physical and Occupational Therapy.
• Maintain general upkeep of Rehab Gym (sanitizing appropriate gym equipment, placing equipment in designated locations, performing linen laundry).
• Remain updated on participant medical and physical information
• Provide clerical support to Rehabilitation Staff as needed
• Provide appropriate communication with other members of clinical staff (Including but not limited to (Providers, nurses, social workers, home care staff)
• Attend staff meetings as directed

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Current CPR and BLS certification, required.
• Clean driving record.
• Drivers license.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population required.
• One (1) year experience in a medical care setting as an Aide in an allied health field is desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish, preferred.
• Skilled in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers.
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

Medical Clearance

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws.