PCA / CNA / HHA

Step into a high-impact clinical support role dedicated to unlocking the full potential of our most vulnerable seniors. As a Day Center Personal Care Assistant, you are the heart of the participant experience, providing essential daily support that allows seniors to thrive with dignity. This multifaceted role offers the unique opportunity to collaborate across Nutrition, Engagement, and Home Health departments, ensuring a holistic care experience. If you are a compassionate, dependable caregiver who excels in a fast-paced environment and values diverse cultures, this position offers a stable, rewarding path to making a true difference in the community.

Key Duties:

• Direct ADL Support: Provide expert assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal assistance.
• Clinical Monitoring: Measure and accurately document vital signs; remain vigilant for any changes in a participant's physical or mental condition and report updates to the interdisciplinary team.
• Mobility & Safety: Assist participants with safe transfers, boarding and exiting transportation vehicles, and acting as a medical escort for appointments.
• Nutritional Support: Coordinate meal services to ensure participants receive correct dietary plans and provide feeding assistance when necessary.
• Engagement & Activities: Partner with the Engagement team to facilitate participant activities, fostering a vibrant and social day center environment.
• Facility Stewardship: Maintain personal care and grooming supplies; ensure participant areas remain clean, orderly, and pleasant between activities and meals.
• Administrative Integrity: Complete all required clinical documentation in a timely, accurate manner using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education: One of the following is required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalency.
• California DPH – Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care specifically to a frail or elderly population.

Certification: Must possess a valid CA Food Handler’s Certificate.

Technical Skills: Experience navigating and documenting within Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.

Soft Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced setting.

Desired Qualifications

Advanced Credentialing: Active California certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is highly preferred.

Cultural Competency: Demonstrated experience and sensitivity in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Independence: Proven ability to follow complex directions and work effectively with minimal supervision.

Location and Work Type

Location: San Jose, CA

Work Type: 3-Month Contract

Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Flexibility: Ability to work a varied schedule including occasional evenings, weekends, or overtime as business needs evolve.