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AltaMed Health Services

Accessible health care and wellness services

Personal Care Attendant 3

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Certified Nursing Aide education and training, with a Nurse Assistant Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health and Human Services, Aid and Technician Certification.
  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement must be attained within 30 days of employment.
  • Experience working with the elderly patient population.
  • A valid Basic Life Support certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate the work of all Personal Care Attendants and ensure they comply with licensed providers’ and other staff members’ orders.
  • In the absence of the Personal Care Attendant Supervisor, seek direction and oversight from the Center Manager and Nursing Supervisor.
  • Participate as an interdisciplinary team member and work with Personal Care Attendants I and II and the assigned Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or Health Care Coordinator Licensed Vocational Nurse using the Personal Care Attendant III communication tool to gather information for interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Support PACE participants’ engagement in satisfaction surveys and interdisciplinary team discussions, their physical and mental well-being, and cost containment of participant supplies.
  • Identify and train Personal Care Attendants on competency.
  • Assist the Personal Care Attendant Supervisor in coordinating team assignments and workflow, disciplinary actions, and performance evaluations for Personal Care Attendant staff.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some college education or credits are preferred.
  • A California Food Handler Certificate of Achievement is preferred.
  • Prior experience working with physically or mentally impaired older people is strongly preferred.
  • Bilingual ability in English and Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese, depending on location, is preferred.

About the Company

AltaMed Health Services

Accessible health care and wellness services

AltaMed Health Services provides health care, fitness, and wellness programs to underserved communities in Southern California, operating clinics and community centers for over 40 years. Care is delivered by qualified health professionals and the organization is accredited by the Joint Commission. The services combine medical care with preventive and wellness resources to help people stay healthier and manage their health needs. Its goal is to expand access to quality care and improve health outcomes for communities in Southern California.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Founded
1986

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