Peninsula Volunteers, Inc. in Menlo Park, CA is one of the nation's leading nonprofit organizations in the
provision of services designed to support the welfare of senior members of our community. Within a
caring, protective environment, Peninsula Volunteers Rosener House Adult Day Services offers a
therapeutic day recreation program along with health and support services for older adults with
disabilities.
PVI Culture:
PVI has a strong values-driven culture that supports its mission. The Personal Care Assistant is expected
to model and set an example for other PVI employees to live our Core Values: Respect, Commitment,
Trust, Dedication, and Compassion as articulated in the PVI Culture Matrix.
Position Summary:
As a valued member of our team, the Personal Care Assistant (PCA) works to provide assistance with
activities of daily living in a day services program for physically/cognitively impaired older adults.
Areas of Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and provide participants with assistance in activities of daily living, including
transfers, ambulation, eating, and toileting.
- Assist in participant supervision.
- Observe and report changes in participant status.
- As part of the interdisciplinary team, participate in assessment and care planning.
- Assist other staff in meal and snack serving.
- Practice environmental safety and sanitation.
- Help to maintain a welcoming, cheerful, and protective environment for program participants.
- Communicate on a one-to-one basis with participants.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Within the scope of practice, assist Rosener House Nurse in monitoring heights, weights, and
vital signs.
- Assist therapists as needed.
- Assist with providing special diets, and under the direction of the Speech Therapist, assist with
feeding and cueing specific participants.
- Assist with program activities under the direction of the Program Manager as needed.
- Be trained and prepared to implement emergency procedures for groups or individuals.
