Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Aide-PACENeighborhood Healthcare • Riverside, California, United States
Certified Nursing Assistant/Personal Care Aide-PACE
Neighborhood Healthcare
- Riverside, California, United States
- Riverside, California, United States
Über
Performs and records routine technical tasks for participants, such as vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate), collection of specimens, intake and output, and measurements Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of participants by safely escorting, lifting, and positioning participants Reinforces selected patient teaching initiated by registered nurses Cleans, organizes, and maintains participant, program, and unit areas, including equipment Considers special needs and behaviors of specific participant age groups Prepares and performs recreational activities with participants, as needed Performs and assists with home visits, including activities of daily living (ADLs), transfers, and companionship Accompanies and escorts participants to medical appointments and pharmacy drop-offs/pick-ups Provides personal care for participants, such as toileting, bathing, eating, transferring, dressing, and grooming Assists management in carrying out the activity program, including serving meals/snacks and performing meal counts Aids participants and families, as needed Escorts participants and assists with the transfer of equipment and supplies, as needed Records all participant care and services in accordance with established policies and procedures Monitors and reports any variances from normal participant activity to the nurse for further assessment Follows infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms Attends and actively participates in the intake and assessment process, as needed Shares accountability for overall participant health outcomes by working in coordination with care teams Attends center staff meetings and in-service educational training programs
Qualifications Education/Experience PCA
High school diploma or GED required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment. These courses must follow AHA guidelines, but may be completed through approved online providers such as ProMed or other equivalent programs that meet recognized BLS standards Minimum of six months of experience as a Personal Care Aide in a professional or personal care setting required Minimum of one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or medically complex populations required
CNA
High school diploma or GED required Active California Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification required Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through an American Heart Association (AHA)-approved source is required upon hire and must be maintained as a condition of employment Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail elderly population required
Additional Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Valid CA driver's license and proof of auto insurance required Reliable transportation needed - May need to occasionally meet participants at medical appointments outside of regularly scheduled work hours (before regular start times/after) Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including superior composition, typing and proofreading skills Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form Knowledgeable about and experience with providing care to others Ability to complete PACE approved curriculum for personal care aid Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously Excellent planning and organizational ability Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently Ability to work with highly confidential information in a professional and ethical manner
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift/carry 50 lbs/weight Ability to stand for long periods of time
Pay range: $22.88-$32.04 per hour, depending on experience. Compensation Disclosure: The posted salary range reflects the designated pay grade for this position. While this range represents the broader classification of the role, actual compensation will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's overall knowledge, skills, and experience, market data and industry benchmarks, internal equity within the organization, budgetary considerations and organizational needs. As a result, placement within the range is not guaranteed, and the full pay grade range may not be utilized.
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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