Personal Care Attendant II

3M HEALTHCARE

Lynwood (CA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 45,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Retirement savings plans

Career Advancement & Development opportunities

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

AltaMed in Lynwood, California, is seeking a PCA II to provide personal care for participants in PACE programs. This role involves assisting with daily living activities while ensuring participants maintain their physical and mental well-being. Candidates must have a Certified Nursing Aide education, a current BLS certificate, and preferably experience working with older adults. The position offers several benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Certified Nursing Aide education and training.
Current BLS Certificate required.
High school diploma required or some college education preferred.
California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement must be attained within 30 days.
Prior experience with physically or mentally impaired older persons preferred.
Experience working with the elderly patient population.

Responsibilities

Assist with personal care ADLs/IADLs for participants in PACE.
Support the PCA III in gathering and reporting care-related information.
Communicate with IDT members about the goals of the plan of care.

Skills

Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese

Experience working with elderly patient population

Certified Nursing Aide

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or some college education

Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

Current BLS Certificate

Job description

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

Under the direct supervision of the PACE Supervisor, the 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 virtual. 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, participant’s 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), and health status, physical and mental well-being.

Minimum Requirements

1. Certified Nursing Aide education and training. Nurse Assistant Certificate by the State of California, Department of Health and Human Services – Aid and Technician Certification.

2. Current BLS Certificate required.

3. High school diploma required or some college education/credits, preferred.

4. California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement upon employment preferred, must attain within 30 days of employment.

5. Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older persons strongly preferred.

6. Bilingual: English/Spanish/Mandarin/Cantonese depending on location, preferred.

7. Experience working with the elderly patient population.

Benefits & Career Development