Personal Care Attendant - Tagalog Speaking

myPlace Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Personal Care Attendant to provide compassionate care to frail and vulnerable older adults. This role is pivotal in enhancing the quality of life for participants by assisting with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort, and facilitating social engagement. Join a mission-driven team focused on transforming the healthcare experience for seniors as they age in place. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you are passionate about serving high-risk seniors, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

401k with Employer Match

Medical Plans with up to 80% Premium Coverage

Generous PTO starting at 20 days per year

CME/CEU Budget for Professional Development

Flexible Spending Accounts

Dental and Vision Plans

Paid New Parent Leave

Home Office Stipend

Competitive Incentive Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in comprehensive care settings for older adults.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and escort assistance to participants.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care team to monitor participants' conditions.
• Assist with daily living activities in clinic, center, and homes.

Skills

Compassionate Communication

Personal Care Assistance

Mobility Support

Basic Medical Tasks

Bilingual (English and Tagalog)

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job description

About myPlace Health

myPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish.

Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant’s preferred place.

myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they “age in place” in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country’s most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets.

About this Role

This is an opportunity for a mission-driven team player to provide outstanding care to frail and vulnerable older adults in your community. In this role, you will interact in a friendly, courteous and professional manner with participants and their family/caregivers. You will provide personal care and escort assistance in alignment with participants’ treatment plans, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT) to monitor for changes in participants’ conditions, and participate in social activities with participants as appropriate.

What does success look like in this role?

As a Personal Care Attendant in our PACE setting, you will play a vital role in supporting our participants with daily living activities both in the clinic and center, and occasionally in their homes. Your care and assistance may include escorting, toileting, bathing, grooming, laundry, and helping with meals.

• Help participants enter and exit transportation vehicles and serve as a medical escort when needed.
• Escort participants to offsite medical appointments.
• Assist frail elders with physical activities, using proper ergonomic techniques to prevent injury.
• Support food service delivery and monitor participants during mealtimes.
• Ensure participants receive the correct meals and provide assistance with feeding when necessary.
• Perform basic medical tasks such as taking vital signs.
• Maintain personal care supplies, including incontinence products and grooming items.
• Follow the interdisciplinary team's orders regarding personal care services and monitoring participant well-being.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with participants, families, staff, and other agencies.
• Carry out other duties as needed to support the Greater LA Team.

What does an ideal candidate look like?

• Minimum of 2 years in settings typically focused on providing comprehensive care and support services to older adults, often with a combination of healthcare, social services, and personal care. This includes but is not limited to: Adult Day Health Center, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health, or Hospice centers.
• Passion and mission orientation for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults.
• Experience as a personal care attendant or certified nursing assistant.
• Experience with the frail and elderly population.
• CPR and First Aid certification (within 60 days of employment).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required; will accept Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred.
• Flexibility to perform role in the home on an as-needed basis.
• Bilingual in English and Tagalog required.

Location

• 121 S Mountainview Ave, Los Angeles, California 90057.
• Free, secure, and private parking available on-site.
• This role is expected to be onsite 5 days per week, hours vary from 7 AM - 5 PM.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Full ability to move around independently and frequently, including walking, standing, bending, and kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry objects and possibly move participants, equipment, and/or supplies (minimum of 50 lbs).
• Proficient use of hands and fingers for job-related activities such as feeding, bathing, and dressing participants.
• Ability to support and assist patients with mobility, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs or assistance in walking.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed throughout the workday.
• Ability to use a laptop and answer phones independently.

Compensation

$23 - $26 an hour.

What's in it for you?

myPlace Health offers a robust compensation package for this role that includes cash compensation and other total rewards. Base pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, relevant work and industry experience, certifications, and location of the role. Onsite roles include appropriate geographic adjustments, while remote roles are typically priced off national pay data.

Welcome with a bonus: We're excited to offer a $3,000 sign-on bonus as a welcome to our team—your journey with us starts off on a high note!

Competitive Incentive Plan: Performance-based incentive plan that is beyond the industry standard.

Growth and feedback opportunities: Enjoy two performance reviews each year (if applicable), designed to support your professional development and celebrate your contributions to our team's success!

Preparing you for retirement: 401k with Employer match.

Medical Plans to fit your needs: Your choice of 6 medical plans, with premium coverage of up to 80% for employees and 75% for all dependents.

Ancillary benefits to meet your other needs: Dental and vision plans to meet your needs and those of your dependents; health savings account, flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability coverages, as well as basic life insurance. myPlace is also proud to offer accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness benefits for our team.

Generous time off: PTO starting at 20 days per year; plus 12 paid holidays per year, and 2 floating holidays per year.

Professional Development top of mind: Generous CME/CEU budget and time off, and professional development opportunities.

Making your home office comfortable: A one-time stipend towards setting up your home office, if applicable.

Family friendly environment: Family friendly policies, including paid new parent leave and new child care stipend.

Your Application

Please submit your resume/CV.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At myPlace Health, we value the diversity of our team members, and we are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. People seeking employment at myPlace Health are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At myPlace Health, we provide safe and high-quality care to our participants. To achieve this, we have a policy that strongly recommends Covid-19 vaccination to keep both our team members and participants safe. Medical and religious exemptions can be granted based upon review of proper documentation. We adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations by obtaining necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment.