Participant Care Assistant, full-time
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Job Location:
Jackson, MO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 16 - 17
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Schedule: Full Time 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm every 4th weekend
Department: Thome PACE Jackson MI
Department: Thome PACE Jackson MI
Travel Requirements: This role involves regular travel between Jackson Lenawee and Hillsdale counties providing Home Based Care.
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role is an excellent entry-level opportunity to begin a career in this position you will be working both in our day center and traveling to participant homes. PCAs assist participants with daily living activities and healthcare needs gaining hands-on experience across a variety of care settings.
Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills show empathy and compassion and work well with healthcare teams while following care plans.
The Personal Care Assistant (PCA) role is an excellent entry-level opportunity to begin a career in this position you will be working both in our day center and traveling to participant homes. PCAs assist participants with daily living activities and healthcare needs gaining hands-on experience across a variety of care settings.
Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills show empathy and compassion and work well with healthcare teams while following care plans.
We provide a comprehensive PCA training class to help you build the knowledge and confidence needed to succeed in this rewarding field. Our next PCA class will be held on May 28th and 29th.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide Hands-On Care Assist with personal care like bathing grooming dressing and toileting.
- Support Mealtime Help participants enjoy their meals and stay hydrated for good health.
- Maintain Comfort and Care Provide and maintain physical and emotional comfort for participants in the day center and their homes.
- Support in their Home and in the Community - Support housekeeping tasks such as laundry sweeping and grocery shopping. Meet participants at appointments as needed.
- Provide Responsive Support Respond with kindness and compassion.
- Monitor with Watchful Eyes Report any changes in conditions to the leadership ASAP and provide accurate documentation.
- Demonstrate Respect & Professionalism Maintain confidentiality while delivering top-notch care.
On-Call Responsibilities: Participate in after-hour on-call rotations including evenings weekends and holidays.
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 and Expertise
- Must be willing and able to complete our PCA training program.
- Must have reliable transportation and valid drivers license
- CPR Certified or willing to obtain.
- Prior experience with frail or elderly individuals aiding with daily living activities and offering compassionate care preferred.
- The ability to read write understand and follow directions.
- A heart for helping others and the physical ability to lift stand bend transfer stretch walk push and pull as needed.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds frequently is required
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
Benefits
- Career Growth & Development Take your career to the next level with our tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
- Wellness Program & Reimbursement Prioritize your health and well-being reimbursed $120 a year!
- Competitive Benefits for Full-Time Team Members Enjoy Medical Vision & Dental Insurance 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!
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Includes 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays.
- Team Member Referral Bonus Program Earn $500 when you bring great people to our team!
- Mileage Reimbursement Offered for work-related travel. (remove if not applicable).
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
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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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Required Experience:
Junior IC
