A Place Called Home has a great opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Health Care Aide to utilize their skills and implement creative ways to support the mission and vision of the organization while making a difference in the community.
ABOUT USA Place Called Home is a dynamic, non-profit youth and community center in South Central Los Angeles.
APCH provides educational programs, counseling, mentoring, music, dance and art classes, fitness and health and wellness opportunities.
As youth participate in our programs, they discover interests and talents and develop a better sense of themselves and their place in the world around them.
Our goal is to increase the likelihood that youth will stay in school, pursue higher education, attain viable jobs, and become active community members capable of making positive change in the world in which they live.APCH COVID-19 Vaccination PolicyA Place Called Home will be mandating COVID-19 vaccines for our staff.
Consistent with our mission and values, and the duty to provide and maintain a workplace free of recognized hazards, A Place Called Home (“APCH”) has adopted this policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our staff and our families, members and their families, volunteers, vendors, and others who spend time on our campus, and the community, from the risks associated with COVID-19.
All new hires must provide proof of their first dose of the vaccine on the first day of employment, if not fully vaccinated, and will have 30 days from their date of hire to complete their COVID-19 vaccination and submit proof of completion to the organization’s HR department.How To Apply:After setting up your account, please ensure to fully complete the application in order to be considered.
The application will be considered complete, once you have submitted your resume, cover letter and have signed the application.https://www.Paycomonline.Net/v4/ats/web.Php/jobs?clientkey=EC0897526493DC96E79F1D7A7FB8D485Our commitment to our staff wellness, development and experience:A Place Called Home is committed to supporting our hard working staff by creating a work environment that builds relationships, careers and experiences through collaboration and transparent communication.
We don’t just talk the talk but we walk the walk.
Below are just some ways in which we support our staff:Health and WellnessHMO & PPO Medical and Dental Plans with APCH covering the majority of the group costs25K Basic & Accidental Life Insurance-no cost to the employeeFSA, DFSA and Supplemental Insurance to support your out of pocket costs401K Retirement Plan with employer matchGenerous Time-off: Paid winter break, 2 wellness days, 13 holidays, 2 weeks+ vacation, 88 hours for sick days, Incentive time off opportunitiesAssistance and funds for emergenciesEmployee Assistance program to support your work life balanceProfessional DevelopmentGallup’s Strengths Assessment for all employeesQuarterly Employee TrainingProfessional development support and financial assistanceCPR & First Aid Training certificationCollaborationEmployee Engagement Committees: employee recognition, new hire experience, supporting community organizations, creating fun staff events, justice, equity, diversity & inclusion and wellness.Monthly Employee Acknowledgment by Colleagues and SupervisorsEmployee Portal Staff Communication & Resources available at any timeTouchPoint-Monthly all staff meetings Job Title: Health Care AideDepartment: Program OperationsReports to: Director of Program OperationsHours: 20 hours per week (40 hours during the summer) SUMMARY:As part of the Program Operations team, the Health Care Aide (HCA) promotes a healthy after school environment for the emotional and physical safety of students.
The Health Care Aide will be at the front-line for member safety and well being.
The Health Care Aide assesses members who are ill or injured and determines if further medical attention is needed during the after school programming hours (2:00 pm 7:00 pm) Monday through Friday.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COVID related responsibilities: The HCA will have the opportunity to standardize processes related to COVID Response and protocols.Possess basic knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for providing the full continuance of COVID-19 response, including:Disease SurveillanceCase InvestigationContact TracingLaboratory Testing (Types of COVID testing available)ImmunizationsGeneral Health PracticeProvide COVID-19 related health education to staff and members/parentsRespond to COVID-19 related inquiries, questions or concernsAssist with daily screenings for COVID-19 risk, per protocolGather clinical information to facilitate assessment of risk of COVID-19 exposure in a campus setting, such as:temperature screeningsupervising self-administered testinginterviewing for signs/symptoms of COVID-19Manage potentially COVID-positive members in the isolation area:Supervise memberContact familiesRecord activity as neededInitiate Contact Tracing of COVID-19 infections and assist APCH Leadership (HR, EMT, OLG) with continued Contact Tracing needsManage necessary communication between campus, LA County Public Health, and OSHA (as required)Communicate with Programs Operations with attendance regarding any member sent home due to COVID concernsCommunicate with APCH Leadership (HR, EMT, OLG)Submit notification to LA County Public Health and OSHA (as required)Utilize protocols to perform decision making related to COVID-19 isolation, quarantine, and testing.Escalate complex decision making to APCH Leadership (EMT and OLG)Provide a daily report of activities:Number of members screenedSent homeTestedComply with workplace safety and health protocols (OSHA, state, and local regulations) Member CareMonitor children to ensure their health, safety and physical well-beingEnforce and ensure Covid-19 health and safety rules and procedures are observed Screen members for Covid-19, secure in sick room to prevent spreading, notify Leadership and familiesPerform first aid in emergency situations according to established proceduresAdminister first aid for minor injuriesConfer with parents about special problems and needs of their children when necessaryExamine members for lice or general health problems when necessaryConfer with APCH staff on making decisions on members about participation in activities per their health needsPrepare, maintain and replenish first aid kits for various on-site locations and off campus tripsPerform other tasks as assigned AdministrativeDocument all injuries and care rendered Maintain medical log, complete incident forms for injuries when requiredReview all Incident/Accident Reports to identify ways to prevent and reduce incidents, accident and injuriesReports observations to the Chief Program Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Counseling, when appropriateNotify Director of Counseling of health problems and concerns and respond to questions related to member’s healthInventory supplies at beginning and end of each semester and reorder as neededCommunicates necessary medical information in a timely manner to appropriate APCH personnel, parents/guardians while maintaining confidentialityWork with the Membership team to ensure all immunization records are up to dateThe ideal APCH Health Care Aide is someone who has a love for helping others and will be an individual who carries high personal and professional standards.
To be successful in this role the Aide will focus on achieving excellence of service and performance in the five core competencies identified by the agency: integrity & trust, adaptability, accountability, learning and development and compassion.
As a Health Care Aide, the candidate will also be expected to excel in the five Programs competencies of: internal & external collaboration,communication, prioritizing & planning, analytical thinking and work quality & innovation.
The candidate will embrace the APCH culture of a learning organization and strive to constantly improve upon systems and services for the benefit of our employees and our constituents; and will be demonstrably committed to their own ongoing personal and professional development.
Our culture encourages individuals to speak up, we respect diversity of thought, and we look to our staff to be candid with concerns and constructive suggestions.
Together, we can continue to take APCH to even higher levels of excellence and service to the community.
Technical and Performance SkillsExcellent Oral and Written Communication SkillsProfessionalismCustomer ServiceTime ManagementAbility to multitaskFlexibilityMission-DrivenDedicated to excellenceDetailed orientedStrong Organizational SkillsMicrosoft Office Skills Education/Training/ExperienceHigh school graduate or equivalent1 year experience in healthcare fieldCurrent certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) & Basic First AidFamiliar with COVID-19 related protocols1 year experience working with youthBilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred Physical and Mental DemandsAble to work in a dynamic and high noise level environment typical of a youth centerWalking, standing required on daily basisSitting and use of hands/vision for computer work for extended periods of timeLift up to 25 pounds occasionally A Place Called Home provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including but not limited to pregnancy), gender expression, gender identity or sexual orientation, military and veteran status, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, citizenship national origin, age, physical and/or mental disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, A Place Called Home complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Background screening required.