Job Description

Participant Care Assistant (PCA) - Day Center

Battle Creek, MI
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Who is P.A.C.E?

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lderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center, in the community, and in participant homes.
PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and - through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides - coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community.

Core Values

Compassion Teamwork Integrity Excellence

What P.A.C.E offers

Purpose Professional Development Paid Holidays Generous PTO Internal opportunities for growth Flexibility Team Support Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Telemedicine Life insurance 403(b) Retirement Savings Employee Assistance And MORE!

Primary Purpose

Under the supervision of the PCA Coordinator, Participant Care Assistants (PCA's)will provide participants care within the day center, community setting, and in participant homes as directed by your leader or designee in accordance with the participant's assessment and plan of care.

Key Responsibilities

May assist with delivery of supplies to participants homes as assigned by the PCA Coordinator or designee. Assist participants with ADLs in the center. Respects participants autonomy and dignity Promotes participants to engage at maximum level of independence during activities

Qualifications

Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma, or equivalent. Well-developed ability to show discretion and maintain confidentiality. Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Detail oriented with good problem-solving skills. Basic computer skills. Minimum of one year of experience working with the frail, elderly, or long-term care population.

Work Environment

Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers, and other organizations as necessary. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, disaster, etc.). May be subject to exposure and handling of infectious waste, diseases, conditions, or hazardous chemicals, etc., including potential exposure to TB, AIDS, and/or the Hepatitis B virus. Required to drive a car in all types of weather. Provide care and support for a diverse population of individuals, including those who are ill, disabled, elderly, and may be experiencing behaviors associated with dementia and cognitive limitations within the Senior Care Partners PACE Program and/or center. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Willingness to work in various home environments which may include the following: dust, animals, pet dander, temperature changes, smoke, pests, strong odors, and variations in cleanliness.

Minimum Working Requirements

Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver's license and car insurance. Must be 18 years of age or older. Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.

More information about our non-traditional model of care can be obtained by viewing our website at www.seniorcarepartnersmi.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V