Job details
Job type part-time
Full job description
Overview:
This position is under the guidance and direct supervision of the pace supervisorThe personal care attendant i provides support to participants across all platforms of delivery of careAbility to assist in the coordination, preparation of all food services, support and assist center activities, coordinate the delivery of quality activity program/activities for all participantsEnsure that the recreational, physical, intellectual, spiritual, and ensures social needs of each patient is metAccompany/assist pace participants to and from outside specialty appointments.
Responsibilities:
1Assist in the coordination of all food services including breakfast and lunch preparations, home meals, center snacks, and special events.
2Assist with the day floor set-up, participant feeding, preparation of meal plates and snacks, serving of meals and cleaning as needed.
3Assist in taking breakfast and lunch temperatures when the food arrives, checks and records temperature of food before servingInforms dietitian of any issues.
4Review, prepare, and update special diet lists and present trays as instructed; will use discretion to protect participant privacy as much as possible.
5During meal service, utilizes posted diet lists or diet log, to ensure that modified diets and adaptive feeding equipment is provided correctly.
6Help maintain records of meals served, participant lists, nutrition records, and other required reportingAssist with tallies of all meals served.
7Ensure proper safety techniques in food handling and serving.
8Monitor kitchen supplies (plates, cups, creamer, napkins, and silverware), ensure they are full; replenish/replace and inform their supervisor about order placement.
9Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen and food supply areasEnsures cleanliness of refrigerators and freezersCompletes weekly cleaning log.
10Collaborate and assist activities coordinators by leading, conducting or supporting participation in activities in person, video or telephonicallyAssists with daily tracking of the participant’s participation in center activities, events, and outings.
11Assist with the maintenance, inventory, and management of activity equipment and supplies.
12Provide timely feedback to direct supervisor, pace care center supervisor or center manager regarding participant satisfaction, change in behavior and participation.
13Escort participants to and from activities at the center, outside specialty appointments if needed.
14Assist participants with transfers and personal care while at the outside appointment.
15Provide all documents (i.eCommunication form, prescriptions) and orders to appropriate personnel at the center.
16Provide assistance with other departments at the center as directed by direct supervisor.
17Attend meeting and training routinely and as needed.
18Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
1High school diploma or equivalent, required.
2California food handler certificate of achievement upon employment preferred, must attain within 30 days of employment.
3Minimum of 1-year experience working with the frail elderly (geriatric) and disabled population, preferred.
4Current bls certification, required.
5Bilingual english/spanish/cantonese/mandarin, preferred.
