PCA | Day Center | Care Resources | Grand Rapids | Full Time Days (no weekends)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.25 - $16.25
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Job Description
Care Resources is a well-established Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a distinguished national healthcare initiative funded jointly by Medicare and Medicaid. Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this community-based program is devoted to serving adults aged 55 and older, with the primary mission of promoting healthy, independent living while actively preventing the need for nursing home placement. Care Resources operates on the principle of comprehensive concierge care, expertly led by skilled primary care providers and supported by a dedicated interdisciplinary team representing 11 specialized fields. The program is steadfast in embracing holistic care—addressing physical, mental, and social health—to... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
- Ability to handle pressures related to participant concerns and emotional needs
- Ability to participate in recreational activities and relate to participants with dementia or developmental disabilities
- Valid driver's license and insurance
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and PACE specific regulations
- Ability to follow safety protocols and use Standard Precautions
- Ability to work Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Ability to maintain accurate documentation and reporting
- Physical ability to perform transfers and assistive care tasks
Job Qualifications
- Current State of Michigan Certified Nurse Aide certificate preferred but not required
- Minimum of one year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred
- Ability to multi-task, work independently, and in a team setting
- Self-motivated and organized
- Valid driver's license and insurance required, Michigan preferred
- Experience or training in housekeeping, health practices, observation, reporting, record keeping, food preparation, and safe food handling procedures preferred
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and PACE specific regulations required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow written and oral instructions
- Working knowledge of Standard Precautions
- Computer skills necessary to utilize software effectively
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and good organizational skills
- Willingness to accept additional responsibility
- Ability to work effectively with all members of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds
Job Duties
- Provide personal care services including toileting, bathing/showering, eating assistance, grooming, and stand-by assist with ambulation
- Perform two-person assist transfers, turning, positioning, and transferring participants using mechanical lifts and ensuring safety precautions
- Transport and escort participants to/from the bus, center, activities, and appointments
- Assist with feeding, showering/bathing, and obtaining vital signs and weights
- Report any unusual signs and maintain communication with other disciplines regarding participant conditions
- Perform meal service and clean-up, maintain order in personal care areas, and assist during recreational activities
- Respond to personal alarm devices and monitor restraint checks
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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