Personal Care Attendant - Korean Speaking

About myPlace HealthmyPlace Health was founded in 2021 by mission-aligned healthcare leaders and organizations that are committed to drastically improving health outcomes, quality and experience for vulnerable older adults and frail seniors. We specialize in providing value-based, comprehensive care and coverage for older adults with significant needs so they can thrive in the homes they love and in the communities they cherish.  Our mission is simple: to enable older adults to live the independent lives they deserve. We pursue this mission through our myPlace PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model, which provides seamless primary care, integrated health plan coverage, personalized social engagement, and customized services delivered in the participant’s preferred place.   myPlace Health is building a mission-driven team that shares our passion for redefining the way older adults experience care as they “age in place” in the community. This is a unique opportunity to take on one of our country’s most challenging healthcare problems and join a fast-growing, dynamic team as we prepare to scale our mission to serve more markets. 
About this Role 
This is an opportunity for a mission-driven team player to provide outstanding care to frail and vulnerable older adults in your community. In this role, you will interact in a friendly, courteous and professional manner with participants and their family/caregivers. You will provide personal care and escort assistance in alignment with participants’ treatment plans, collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT) to monitor for changes in a participants’ conditions, and participate in social activities with participants as appropriate.  

What does success look like in this role?

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As a Personal Care Attendant in our PACE setting, you will play a vital role in supporting our participants with daily living activities both in the clinic and center, and occasionally in their homes. Your care and assistance may include escorting, toileting, bathing, grooming, laundry, and helping with meals.

• Help participants enter and exit transportation vehicles and serve as a medical escort when needed.
• Escort participants to offsite medical appointments.
• Assist frail elders with physical activities, using proper ergonomic techniques to prevent injury.
• Support food service delivery and monitor participants during mealtimes.
• Ensure participants receive the correct meals and provide assistance with feeding when necessary.
• Perform basic medical tasks such as taking vital signs.
• Maintain personal care supplies, including incontinence products and grooming items.
• Follow the interdisciplinary team's orders regarding personal care services and monitoring participant well-being.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with participants, families, staff, and other agencies.
• Carry out other duties as needed to support the Greater LA Team.

What is an ideal candidate look like?

• Minimum of 2 years in settings typically focus on providing comprehensive care and support services to older adults, often with a combination of healthcare, social services, and personal care. This includes but not limited to: Adult Day Health Center, Assisted Living Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health, or Hospice centers
• Passion and mission orientation for serving high-risk seniors and frail older adults  
• Experience as a personal care attendant or certified nursing assistant 
• Experience with the frail and elderly population 
• CPR and First Aid certification (within 60 days of employment) 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required, will accept Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred 
• Flexibility to perform role in the home on an as needed basis 
• Bilingual in English and Korean required

Location

• 121 s Mountainview Ave Los Angeles, California 90057
• Free, secure, and private parking available on-site
• This role is expected to be onsite 5 days per week, hours vary from 7a-5pm.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Full ability to move around independently and frequently. This includes walking, standing, bending and kneeling for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and carry objects and possibly moving participants, equipment, and/or supplies. Minimum of 50lbs.
• Proficient use of hands and fingers for job related activities such as feeding, bathing, dressing participants.
• Ability to support and assist patients with mobility, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs or assistance in walking.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks as needed throughout the work day.
• Ability to be able to use a laptop and answer phone