Overview
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