Personal Care Attendant II

AltaMed Health Services; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement plan with employer-m

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Paid CME Days

Malpractice insurance and tail

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Corporate Employee Discounts

Employee Referral Bonus

Pet Care Insurance

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services is seeking a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) II to perform and assist with ADLs/IADLs for PACE participants across centers, homes, or virtual visits. The role may require PCA I duties as needed and involves supporting care coordination, participant engagement, independence, and socialization goals.

The position emphasizes collaboration with IDT members to implement the plan of care, address supplies and tools, and promote the participant’s overall well-being in a diverse

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Aide education and training.
• High school diploma or some college education/credits preferred.
• CA Food Handler certificate preferred, must be attained within 30 days of employment.
• Prior experience with elderly/impaired population preferred.
• Minimum BLS certification or higher required per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in PACE across care delivery platforms (center, home, virtual).
• Assist PCA I duties as needed and support care coordination information gathering/reporting.
• Collaborate with IDT members to align with the plan of care and participant needs.

Skills

Bilingual

Education

Certified Nursing Aide education

High school diploma

CA Food Handler certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn't just welcomed - it's nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don't just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it's a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) II will perform and assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in the PACE across all platforms of delivery of care, like center and/or in the home, or virtually. The PCA II must be able to perform the job duties of a PCA I if assigned. In addition, the PCA II supports the PCA III in the gathering and reporting information related to the care coordination, participants’ ability to engage, maintain/improve their ability, foster independence, maintain function, or improve socialization, or satisfaction. The PCA II communicates and collaborates with IDT members or other PACE staff in the goals of the plan of care, focusing on needs (like participant supplies or tools), health status, physical, and mental well-being.

Minimum Requirements

• Certified Nursing Aide education and training. Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services-Aid and Technician Certification.
• High school diploma required or some college education/credits preferred.
• California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must be attained within 30 days of employment.
• Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese, depending on location, preferred.
• Experience working with the elderly patient population.
• A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

Compensation

$25.00 - $29.32 hourly

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.