PACE Personal Care Worker

Vista Community Clinic Job Opportunity

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

For eligible employees, benefits include: Competitive compensation & benefits Medical, dental, vision Company-paid life insurance Flexible spending accounts 403(b) retirement plan

Why VCC?

Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one years of experience in working with the frail or elderly population preferred.
• Bilingual 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