Participant Care Associate

Family Service Association - Fall River; Mashpee (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Long term disability insurance

Life insurance

403b pension plan

Flexible spending account

Three weeks paid vacation

Twelve paid holidays

Generous earned sick time

Job summary

Family Service Association in Mashpee, MA, is seeking 2 full-time Participant Care Associates to support an Adult Day Health program. The role, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m., offers a $1,000 signing bonus and an hourly rate of $19–$20.

Responsibilities include maintaining participant records, observing care needs, assisting with daily activities and basic nursing tasks, meal service, and ensuring a clean, safe environment. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience with adults or chronically disabled.
• Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively.
• CNA preferred; MA CORI CPS checks and pre-employment physical required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain participant records including program notes and daily logs.
• Observe and document participant status and care.
• Assist Program Coordinator with new ideas to grow the program.
• Provide basic nursing tasks such as recording vital signs and assisting with ADLs.
• Assist with meal procurement, service and clean up following USDA standards.
• Set up, implement and breakdown daily activities; maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

CPR

ADL assistance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We are offering a $1,000 signing bonus

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? We are currently seeking 2 full time (35 hours per week) Participant Care Associate/Program Aide (PCA/PA) to join our team at our beautiful, state of the art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. ThePCA/PA shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation.

The hourly rate is $ 19-20 per hour and the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain individual participant records to include program notes and daily activity logs as assigned.


• Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided.


• Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.


• Assist with basic nursing care, including:
  
  
  
  • Reporting all changes in body functions
  
  
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs
  
  
  • Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming.
  
  
  • Assisting with ADLs with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
  
  
  • Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR.
  
  
  
  


• Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.


• Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction and recreation.


• Assist in set up, implementation and breakdown of daily scheduled activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.


• Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.


• Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted.

Education and Requirements

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.


• Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.


• An ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.


• Must demonstratecompetence per DPH regulations
  
  
  
  • CNA preferred Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, and pre-employment physical.
  
  
  
  

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance


• Long term disability insurance


• Life insurance


• 403b pension plan


• Flexible spending account


• Three weeks paid vacation


• Twelve paid holidays


• Generous earned sick time

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Headquartered in Fall River, Family Service Association strives to increase the capacity of individuals and families to cope with the stresses of family life and interpersonal relationships in a positive, productive and health-improving manner. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Affluent Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.