Personal Care Assistant

Location: San Jose
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Job Role: Personal Care Assistant Location: San Jose, CA Job Type: 3 Months – 40 hours weekly shift Schedule: Monday – Fri 8 am -4:30 pm Local Pay: $20/hr. - $21/hr. on W2 Job Summary: The Day Center Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for providing safe delivery of personal care services to participants at the day center, as directed. In addition, the PCA is responsible for supporting the Nutrition, Engagement (Activities), and Home Health departments as needed, once provided appropriate training. Collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote the values, team culture and mission. Job Description: · 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. · Assist participants with boarding and exiting from transportation vehicles and act as medical escort when 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. · Follow policies and procedures and participate in any required Quality Improvement activities, staff training and meetings. · Communicate regularly with Supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities. · Timely completion of all mandated trainings and education. · Timely completion of all mandated occupational health screenings as needed. · Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve.

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