Vista Community Clinic
Location
Glendale, California
Salary
$23 - $26 / HOUR
Support medical staff by taking vitals and assisting participants with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and eating. Coordinate group activities and accompany enrollees to medical appointments while maintaining accurate medical records.
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and CPR certification including BLS. Preference is given to candidates with one year of experience with frail or elderly populations and bilingual proficiency in English and Armenian.
Job Summary Support physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and/or nurses by taking vitals, assisting in medical examinations and other specific procedures and providing translation services. Essential Job Functions Assists participants and supervises with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, hair care, mouth care, eating, hand and foot nail care and toileting) as assigned or needed. Creates and participates in group(s) and one-on-one activities in accordance with daily activity calendar and as requested by the Recreational Coordinator. Monitor and assist participants with meals at feeding table. Assist throughout the day in maintaining clean and orderly day rooms, kitchen and personal care areas. Accompanies enrollee to medical and other appointments. Perform and assist with laundry, including clothes for participants. Assists the drivers with the loading and unloading of participants from vehicles. Demonstrates dependability through consistent compliance with scheduled work hours. Participates in the activities of the interdisciplinary team as needed and carries out the plan of care as directed. Note changes in participant's physical or emotional health and communicate this information to the appropriate staff person. Maintains participants' medical record and fulfills VCC's PACE charting and reporting requirements. Assists the transportation department with participants' take-home supplies. Participates in and support Quality Improvement initiatives. Follows all VCC's PACE Policies and Procedures and OSHA safety guidelines. Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families. Practices standard precautions and follows appropriate Infection Control procedures. Maintains safe working environment. Follows VCC's PACE Safety Policies and Procedures. Perform other duties as directed
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult)
Minimum of one years of experience in working with the frail or elderly population preferred. Bilingusl English / Armenian Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with participants, co-workers, and the public. Basic knowledge in working with frail and elderly to support Activities of Daily Living. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Ability to work effectively with cultural, economically, and educationally, diverse populations. Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Abilities Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, NextGen preferred Pay Range $23.00 - $26.00 Depending on Experience
