Job Description
Pride Health is hiring for a Personal Care Assistant to support our client’s medical facility based in San Jose, CA. This is a 13-week opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Responsibilities:
- Provide personal care and assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living) to participants including but not limited to escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, assisting with meals, laundry, etc.
- Measure and document participants’ vital signs as instructed.
- Observe activity on the day center floor to assure participant safety.
- Assist with meal service, ensuring participants receive the correct meals and provide support with feeding when indicated.
- Assist participants with safe transfer in and out of their homes and act as medical escort on vehicles and to medical appointments as assigned.
- Maintain personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies and personal grooming items.
- Assist Engagement team with participant activities.
- Assist Home Care team as needed.
- Cleans participant areas in the day center between meals and activities.
- Remain alert and update the supervisor or any member of the IDT promptly of any changes in participants’ condition.
- Be legally authorized to perform in position location, required.
- Only act within the scope of his or her authority to perform.
- Must be willing and have the ability to work a varied schedule that may include evening nights, weekends, and overtime.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
- Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of all company procedures and information about team members, participants, and families.
- Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities.
Required Qualification & Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency (if not certified).
- Experience with electronic medical record system.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care to a frail or elderly population.
- Ability to follow directions from supervisor and communicate needs effectively.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Commitment to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors.
- Certification of Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant in California preferred.
Job Title: Personal Care Assistant
Location: San Jose, CA
Shift Schedule: Monday – Fri 8 am -4:30 pm
Pay Range: $18 to $20/hr
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!
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About Pride Health
Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.
As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.