Travel Patient Care Tech (PCT) - $1,227 per week in San Jose, CA

Cynet Health

San Jose, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$1,227–$1,227
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Childcare, Clinical Assessment, Communication Skills, Diversity, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Establish Priorities, Fast Food, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Laundry, Medical Record System, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Personal Care, Quality Management, Service Delivery, Staff Training, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
San Jose, CA
POSTED
2 days ago
Job Title: Personal Care Assistant Profession: Personal Care Assistant Specialty: - Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Monday-Friday Hours per Shift: 8 hours Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing personal care to a frail or elderly population. License: - Certifications: CA Food Handler's Certificate Must-Have: - Experience with electronic medical record system. - Ability to follow directions from a supervisor and communicate needs effectively. - Excellent organizational and communication skills. - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. - Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment. - Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. - Commitment to unlocking the full potential of seniors. Description: The Day Center Personal Care Assistant (PCA) is responsible for providing safe delivery of personal care services to participants. The PCA is responsible for supporting various departments as needed, once provided appropriate training. Collaborates effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to promote team culture and mission. Provides personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to participants. Responsibilities include escorting, toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, assisting with meals, and laundry. Measuring and documenting participants' vital signs as instructed is required. Assisting participants with boarding and exiting from transportation vehicles and acting as a medical escort when instructed. Observing activity to ensure participant safety is crucial. Assists with meal service, ensuring participants receive correct meals and providing support with feeding when indicated. Assists participants with safe transfer in and out of their homes and acts as a medical escort on vehicles and to medical appointments as assigned. Maintains personal care supplies such as incontinence supplies and personal grooming items. Assists engagement teams with participant activities and home care teams as needed. Cleans participant areas in the day center between meals and activities. Remains alert and updates the supervisor or any member of the team promptly of any changes in participants' conditions. Must be legally authorized to perform in position location. Only acts within the scope of their authority to perform. Willingness and ability to work a varied schedule that may include evenings and weekends is necessary. Completing all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner is essential. Protecting privacy and maintaining confidentiality of all company procedures and information is required. Follows policies and procedures and participates in any required quality improvement activities, staff training, and meetings. Communicates regularly with a supervisor and team regarding workload and priorities. Timely completion of all mandated training and education is expected. Exercises flexibility in performing assignments as business needs evolve. Other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Cynet Health

Cynet Health is a TJC certified MBE and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Health Med and Health IT staffing and consulting services to countless hospitals, SNFs, clinics, labs, CROs, health & wellness centers, pharmacies, and other medical facilities across the United States. Headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, we are a certified Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and a recognized Diversity Supplier.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://cynethealth.com/