Personal Care Attendant, PCA

• Help participants with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, laundry, and meals in the center, clinic, or occasionally in their homes
• Assist participants entering and exiting transportation vehicles and accompany them on rides or offsite medical appointments
• Ensure participants receive correct meals and assist with eating
• Provide gentle physical assistance using proper techniques to ensure safety and avoid injury
• Assist with meal delivery and create a welcoming dining experience
• Monitor vital signs and participant well-being as directed by the care team
• Keep personal care supplies stocked and organized
• Carry out care tasks and status checks based on interdisciplinary team directions
• Communicate with participants, families, team members, and outside providers
• Support SCAN’s vision and goals and perform other duties as assigned

• Passion for caring for older adults, including high-risk seniors and people with complex needs
• Experience as a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), especially with frail or elderly individuals
• CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to complete certification within 60 days of starting
• CNA or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred but not required
• Flexibility and willingness to provide care in participants’ homes when needed
• Bilingual ability is a plus
• Valid California driver’s license
• Dependable transportation
• Clean driving record
• Current auto insurance
• Proof of Tuberculosis screening upon hire or proof of a negative screening within the last year

Demonstrates expertise in providing personal care and support to older adults, including assistance with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring participant well-being. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively interact with participants, families, and healthcare teams.

• Personal Care Assistance
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• CNA or HHA Certification
• Bilingual Ability

• Bathing Assistance
• Grooming Assistance
• Toileting Assistance
• Meal Preparation
• Transportation Assistance
• Physical Assistance Techniques
• Care Task Execution
• Status Checks

• Compassion
• Flexibility
• Dependability
• Communication

• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• CNA Certification
• Home Health Aide Certification

• Personal Care Attendant
• Elderly Care
• High-Risk Seniors
• Interdisciplinary Team
• California Driver's License
• Tuberculosis Screening