Day Center Participant Care Assistant | Part-Time 10am-2pm

Department: Participant Care

Employment Type: Part Time

Location: St. Joseph, MI

Compensation: $19.00 - $20.97 / hour

Description

Join our Team as a Day Center Participant Care Assistant (PCA)!

Schedule: 20 hours per week | 10am - 2pm | Monday - Friday
Department: Day Center | PACE of Southwest Michigan | St. Joseph, MI

What You’ll Do in This Role:
Are you a compassionate caregiver with a heart for helping others? As a Participant Care Assistant (PCA) in our day center, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our participants receive the highest quality care. From assisting with daily activities to providing comfort and companionship, your work will make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff and the staff of other agencies
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings as directed
• Provides basic ADL nursing care to participants
• Documents observations, nursing care and participant activities on appropriate forms and in the medical record as appropriate
• Reports changes in the participant’s condition to the pertinent IDT member
• Active participation in the Quality Improvement Process (QIP)
• Clean facility equipment and maintain clean facility condition
• Reports on participant status or family concerns to the DCS
• Completes home visits when directed
• Abides by all established PACE of Southwest Michigan policies, rules and regulations

The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position, you will receive a full job description.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completion of the Participant Care Assistant (PCA) program at PACE of Southwest Michigan or an equivalent training program if not a Certified Nurse Assistant.
• Valid Michigan Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Current CPR or BLS certification or willing to obtain.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, and operate as part of an interdisciplinary team
• One (1) year of prior experience with frail or elderly individuals, aiding with daily living activities, and offering compassionate care, is highly desired. 
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Job Benefits

• No Weekends! Our day center operates during business hours, Monday through Friday.
• Career Growth & Development – Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Competitive Benefits for Part-Time Team Members – Enjoy Vision, Mental Health Programs, Legal Plans, Voluntary Life Insurance, and more, starting on the 1st of the month after 30 days of hire. 
• Retirement Savings Plan – Secure your future with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay – Get paid when YOU want!
• Team Member Referral Bonus Program – Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
• Generous Paid Time Off– Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
• Attendance & Longevity Bonuses – Be rewarded for your dedication, along with annual increases. 

ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org.

BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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