Personal Care Attendant

Center for Elders' Independence; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in elder care is seeking a Personal Care Attendant I to assist participants with daily living activities in their homes or day centers. The role requires strong communication skills, dependability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, CPR certification, and experience with elderly care. This position offers an hourly wage of $21.42 - $32.13 and a sign-on bonus of $2,000.

Benefits

$2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience working with frail, low-income elderly preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support.
• Documents participant services accurately and timely in electronic health records.
• Maintains cleanliness of participant-used bathrooms.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Position: The Personal Care Attendant I provides assistance to CEI participants in their home or day center. The Personal Care Attendant I demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide personal care and ADL/IADL care to frail elderly who need help to continue living safely in the community. The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) I provides care and services as determined by the participant's care plan in accordance with PACE Regulations. The hourly range for the PCA I position at Center For Elders Independence is $21.42 - $32.13 per hour, based on market rates, experience, skills, abilities, and work history. THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS!

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides Activities of Daily Living (ADL) and Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADL) support, such as toileting, showers, bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding/assisted dining, meal service, laundry, transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
• Completes safe transfers utilizing Durable Medical Equipment (DME), including lifts, gait belts, and hoyers.
• Maintains cleanliness of participant-used bathrooms, including emptying and cleaning commodes.
• Provides appointment reminder communications to participants.
• Ensures the center or home is kept in a clean and orderly condition, including sanitizing showers/bathrooms and relevant DME.
• Escorts participants to CEI vans if needed.
• Documents participant services accurately and timely in electronic health records.
• Acts as a participant advocate by reporting violations of the Participant Bill of Rights & Responsibilities.
• Responds promptly to participant complaints and documents them appropriately.
• Reports changes in participant's condition to supervisor or designee.
• Demonstrates dependability by arriving on time and submitting accurate timesheets.
• Maintains a professional, courteous, and helpful attitude.
• Responds to the needs of all customer groups, including team members, participants, and families.
• Complies with all training requirements and maintains necessary certifications.
• Provides a safe environment, adhering to safety guidelines and CEI policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of participant information per HIPAA.
• Performs other duties as required in a positive manner.

Department Specific Duties:

Day Center: Records services, assists with activities, accompanies participants to appointments, ensures wander risk participants wear alert devices, obtains food handler certification, assists with food service, and performs kitchen duties.

Home Care: Monitors vital signs, provides medication prompts, manages catheter and ostomy care, assists with dressing, grooming, exercise, meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and follows the home care plan.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license, current vehicle insurance, and access to reliable transportation required for Home Care.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Proficient in oral and written English; basic computer skills required.
• Minimum one year of experience working with frail, low-income elderly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Bilingual skills preferred but not required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Requires frequent standing, talking, hearing, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull over 150 pounds. The work environment involves exposure to diverse health conditions and environmental factors typical of healthcare and home care settings.

The above description outlines the general duties and is not exhaustive. CEI reserves the right to modify duties and work arrangements as needed. All employees are expected to perform their duties within their capabilities and as directed by management.