Personal Care Assistant AM Shift

Alta Vista Senior Living; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alta Vista Senior Living in Vista, California, is seeking a Personal Care Assistant (AM Shift) to deliver compassionate daily care. You will follow each resident's service plan, assist with ADLs, respond to alarms, and communicate changes to nursing staff.

The role requires CPR certification, reliable teamwork, good communication, and the ability to manage household tasks and meals as needed. This full-time position offers a stable schedule Tuesday to Saturday, 6:00am–2:00pm, with a supportive

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PCA.
• CPR certification required.
• Able to perform household tasks and meals as needed.
• Well-organized and reliable with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Follow care/ADL plans and state practice guidelines.
• Respond promptly to pendant calls and community alarms.
• Promote resident independence and dignity.
• Deliver care per individual service plan.
• Maintain accurate records of care delivered.
• Conduct shift-start safety checks and inform next shift of resident status.
• Report changes of condition to nursing staff.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment; assist housekeeping.
• Respect resident rights and address psychosocial needs.

Skills

PCA experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Housekeeping ability

Cooking ability

Physical stamina

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a PCA (A.M. Shift) to join our team!

Duties and Responsibilities :

Personal Care Assistant:

• Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensure. Effectively works within professional scope of practice per state laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Respond to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents. Promotes resident independence and self-care.
• Delivers care and services in accordance with individual service plan for all assigned residents.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of care delivered.
• At the start of each shift conducts a visual safety check on all assigned residents and at the end of each shift, effectively communicate (written or verbal) resident status with the next shift.
• Communicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective manner.
• Completes incident reports accurately and timely. Understands policies pertaining to safety and infection control and demonstrates practices to control the spread of communicable illnesses. Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assist housekeeping and maintenance staff to keep the community and resident property clean.
• Recognizes, responds to, and reports concerns in resident's environment to ensure safety and comfort of resident.
• Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process.
• Addresses individual behavioral needs of the resident and demonstrates the ability to identify psychosocial needs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a PCA
• Committed to health & safety
• Able to do housework and cooking
• Well-organized and reliable
• Excellent communication and people skills
• A positive and compassionate attitude
• Physical stamina
• CPR certified
• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Schedule:

• Tuesday - Saturday
• 6:00am - 2:00pm

Why join us?

We offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• A positive working environment
• Growth Potential

EEOC Statement:

The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.

We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background and drug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment. These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.