PACE Rehabilitation Aide

West PACE; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

403(b) match

No on-call

Education allowance

Job summary

Gary and Mary West PACE in California is seeking a Rehabilitation Aide to support the Rehabilitation team under Physical and Occupational Therapy.

This full-time role involves scheduling, transporting participants, assisting with therapy, documenting progress, and coordinating with staff. Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR/BLS, and at least one year of experience with frail or elderly populations; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR and BLS certification required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling, transporting, and transferring participants for Physical and Occupational Therapy.
• Assist participants with non-skilled/maintenance/group therapy under supervision.
• Document scheduling conflicts and communicate with staff and participants.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certified Nursing Assistant preferred

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Full time role - M-F 8:00AM to 4:30PM

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

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.