Personal Care Assistant

Imagine a center where our seniors can receive transformative health care that will allow them to age at home and in their communities. 

At Asian Health Services, we recognize that so many of our elderly patients continue to struggle to get the care they need because of challenges that go beyond the walls of the clinic.

To address these gaps, we’ve found a solution and model of care that integrates the quality care our elders receive at our health center with the most comprehensive support system, like transportation, culturally-inclusive meals, and social activities, our elders deserve.

We are building a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) to bring life-changing, culturally competent care to low-income seniors—supporting them as they age safely and with dignity, right in their communities. Based on the PACE model, SpringLight Health will offer coordinated medical care, transportation, meals, social activities, medication management, and caregiver support—all tailored to each individual’s needs.

Learn more by visiting our website here.

Job Summary:

The PACE Center Assistant (PCA) is a member of the PACE Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and is responsible for providing personal care services in accordance with each PACE participant's care plan.

The PCA is responsible for providing personal care services and other PACE Center tasks as assigned by PACE Center management personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides personal care services in accordance with individual participant care plans, including peri-care, grooming, dressing, showering, bathing, toileting, feeding, and ambulation.
• Assists with food service delivery and monitoring during PACE Center meal service.
• Implements interventions as directed by IDT disciplines, including mechanical assistance with participant transfers.
• Accompanies participants to outside medical appointments as assigned by PACE Center management.
• Monitors PACE participants for changes in their health or psychosocial status and promptly communicates pertinent changes in participant status to the IDT or PACE Center management.
• Attends IDT and morning meetings as assigned by PACE Center management.
• Completes PCC documentation in the PACE EHR in compliance with federal PACE regulations and organizational policy.
• Supports the PACE QI program and participates in PACE QI activities as assigned by PACE Center management.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual ability (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) and experience providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• One year of experience working with a frail or elderly population, or in the absence of such knowledge, receive appropriate training on working with a frail or elderly population before providing participant care.
• Before working independently, meet a standardized set of competencies for the PCA position established by the PACE plan.
• Experience working in Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Before engaging in participant care, be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have up-to-date immunizations and vaccines.
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses involving Medicaid, Medicare, other health insurance or health care programs, or social services programs under title XX of the Social Security Act.
• Have not been excluded from participating in Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Have not been convicted of criminal offenses pertaining to physical, sexual, drug, or alcohol abuse.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• BLS certified

**Benefits That Support You
**We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental & vision coverage
• Acupuncture & chiropractic coverage

Time Off

• 12 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

• 403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

• Commuter benefits
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

  Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.