Personal Care Assistant & Medication Technician - Vista, CA
- No experience required
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About the job
We’re looking for great Personal Care Assistants and Med techs (Full-time) to join our team!
Personal Care Assistant: Starting at $17.25
Duties and Responsibilities
- Read and implement care/activities of daily living (ADLs) according to the resident service plan within the scope of practice of certification or licensure. Effectively works within professional scope of practice per state laws, regulations, and professional standards.
- Respond to resident needs, pendant calls, and other community alarms in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates empathy and develops caring rapport with residents. Promotes resident independence and self-care.
- Delivers care and services in accordance with individual service plan for all assigned residents.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of care delivered.
- At the start of each shift conducts a visual safety check on all assigned residents and at the end of each shift, effectively communicate (written or verbal) resident status with next shift.
- Communicates change of condition in any resident to nursing in a timely and effective manner.
- Completes incident reports accurately and timely. Understands policies pertaining to safety and infection control and demonstrates practices to control the spread of communicable illnesses. Promotes a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Assist housekeeping and maintenance staff to keep the community and resident property clean.
- Recognizes, responds to, and reports concerns in resident's environment to ensure safety and comfort of resident.
- Demonstrates behavior, which maintains and respects resident rights and promotes independence, regardless of race, religion, lifestyle, sexual preference, and disease process.
- Addresses individual behavioral needs of the resident and demonstrates the ability to identify psychosocial needs.
MED TECH: Starting at $18.36 - $18.86
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance (or reminders) with activities of daily living, including grooming, oral hygiene, bath/shower, hair cleaning and brushing, and transferring to and from activities and meals, as needed
- Ensure clients receive their medication on time
- Lift and/or transfer residents as needed.
- Assist in meal preparation/presentation, serving to resident, and other dining related responsibilities, record and report changes in resident's eating habits to the supervisor.
- Record and report changes in resident's condition to the supervisor including but not limited to changes in resident's ability to perform activities of daily living, skin changes, bruising, etc.
- Daily follow up on bath schedules and vital signs (blood pressure, weight, and respiration, etc.).
- Immediately report all incidents or accident involving residents to the Resident
- Follow proper procedures in emergency situations and respond promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance, including emergency pull cords, telephone calls, and requests from family and friends.
Requirements
- Experienced Caregivers and Med-Techs welcomed. No experience necessary. We will train you!
- Must have or be able to obtain a valid CPR certification
- Speak, read, and understand the English language
- Committed to health & safety
- Able to do housework and cooking
- Well-organized and reliable
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A positive and compassionate attitude
- Physical stamina
- High school diploma or equivalent
Work Schedule
Personal Care Assistant
- Open availability
Med tech
- Open availability
Why join us? We offer a competitive starting wage along with a comprehensive full-time employee benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:
- Health, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- A positive working environment
- Growth Potential
EEOC Statement
The above statements are intended to be a general description. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if work is similar, related or logically assigned. Moreover, the description is subject to change as the needs of the employer or position change.
We are a drug-free workplace, and all employees will undergo background and drug screenings to ensure a safe, reliable, and productive work environment. These checks help us maintain the integrity of our team and ensure that all employees can perform their duties safely and effectively.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, medical condition, and any other status protected by state or federal law. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
From Pacifica Senior Living's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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