PACE CNA Oceanside - San Diego, United States - Family Health Centers of San Diego

Description

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

Job Roles

• Provide care in a manner which ensures participant satisfaction and retention, and is in compliance with all regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Assist with instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) across care settings.
• Assist participant in their home with light housekeeping, medication reminder, and meal preparation.
• Provide personal care to include bathing, dressing, toileting, oral and denture care, hair and skin, shaving, nail trimming, etc.
• Help participant's to move, turn, get in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair, and ambulate with or without assistive devices.
• Provide physical assistance and attendant care across care settings.
• Identify safety hazards and emergency situations. Initiate corrective action as appropriate and report situation to charge person/supervisor.
• Measure and record vital signs/weights and reports information to appropriate medical staff following established procedures and protocols.
• Observe and report to immediate supervisor any changes in participant's physical or mental status; record such observations on appropriate records.
• Participate in case conferences with other members of the interdisciplinary care team as appropriate.
• Help maintain order and cleanliness of the multi-purpose PACE Center. Assist with dining area set-up and distribution of meals and snacks as assigned.
• Assist with multi-purpose PACE Center activities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• High School diploma or equivalent GED Certificate required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
• Possess a California Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate required.
• Current American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED Certification required within 90 days of employment.
• DRIVING IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & DRIVES COMPANY VEHICLE Requires an active California driver's license for the class required for operation of assigned vehicle; DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Age 21; Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving within 7 years.
• Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on vehicle used is required.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Experience working with the elderly in a skilled nursing facility, residential care facility, hospital setting, or within a home setting preferred.
• Able to work effectively with culturally, economically and educationally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills in dealing with a wide range of staff and/or a patients' essential forms of living.
• Able to perform a wide range of duties in caring for the older adult population.
• Able to assist with personal care in homes and/or at health-related facilities to include wheelchair and ambulatory transfer between home and various transportation modes.
• Able to handle difficult situations in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to get along well with others and gain cooperation.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Carrying lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Carrying lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Carrying lbs: NEVER

Carrying lbs: NEVER

Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER

Climbing (ladder): NEVER

Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: DRIVING IS AN ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & DRIVES COMPANY VEHICLE

Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES

Exposure risk to aerosol-transmitted diseases-YES

Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies

Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Lifting lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Lifting lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Lifting lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Lifting lbs: NEVER

Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER

Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Pulling lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Pulling lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS))

Pulling lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pulling lbs: NEVER

Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER

Pushing lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Pushing lbs: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Pushing lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Pushing lbs: NEVER

Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER

Reaching (above shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Reaching (below shoulder level): OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Repetitive use of hand: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Simple Grasping: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Sitting: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Standing: OCCASIONALLY HRS)

Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)

Use of Personal Protective Equipment: N/A

Walking: CONSTANTLY (6+ HRS)

Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment

Ages of Patients Served: Older Adults

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub )