PCA/Universal Worker - Care Resources - Lowell - Full Time Days (no weekends)

Holland Home; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national healthcare program funded by Medicare/Medicaid, serving adults 55+. It emphasizes healthy independence and prevents nursing home placement through an interdisciplinary team approach.

Under supervision, the Personal Care Attendant provides personal care and daily living support for participants at the center and in the community, ensuring safety, dignity, and well-being during activities and outings.

Qualifications

• Reading/writing English is required.
• Knowledge of Standard Precautions essential.
• Computers/softwares used to document care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services including toileting, bathing, eating assistance, grooming, and stand-by support.
• Assist with transfers and mobility using appropriate safety techniques.
• Transport and escort participants to activities, center, and appointments.
• Assist with feeding, vital signs, and weight checks as needed.
• Maintain accurate written documentation and report unusual signs to the care team.
• Support meal service and recreational activities; keep areas clean and safe.

Skills

Reading/writing English

Standard Precautions

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Cultural sensitivity

Education

CNA certificate (MI)

Job description

Get to know Care Resources

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national healthcare program funded by Medicare/Medicaid. We are a community-based program for adults 55 years or older that promotes healthy independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement. Our program is all-inclusive concierge care led by skilled primary care providers and an interdisciplinary team with 11 specialties represented. Care Resources embraces physical, mental, and social health, making healthcare accessible and affordable.

Brief Description

Care Resources is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a national healthcare program funded by Medicare/Medicaid. We are a community-based program for adults 55 years or older that promotes healthy independent living and helps prevent nursing home placement. Our program is all-inclusive concierge care led by skilled primary care providers and an interdisciplinary team with 11 specialties represented. Care Resources embraces physical, mental, and social health, making healthcare accessible and affordable.

What will you do?

Under the supervision of the Associate Manager of Day Center and Dining Services and oversight provided by a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Team Lead, the PCA is responsible for providing personal care and various other care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of the participants. This role involves performing personal care tasks, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring the well-being of participants both at the center and in the community.

• 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.
• Report any mistreatment or misappropriation of property immediately.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure participant needs are met and maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment.
• Build and maintain trusting relationships with participants and their families/caregivers, providing emotional support as needed.
• Identify and report safety hazards and emergency situations, initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Adhere to safety requirements and participant care plans regarding assistive devices.
• Maintain accurate and timely written documentation.
• Attend staff and participant care planning meetings and participate in Quality Improvement activities.
• Use Standard Precautions at all times.
• Complete daily refrigerator logs and assist with stocking personal care supplies.
• Attend in-service trainings, annual mandatory training, CPR, and first aid training.
• Attend educational training as required to maintain certification, if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned

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.

Skills To Be Successful

• 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.

Mental & Physical Demands

• 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.
• Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.

Working Conditions

• Normal participant care environment with minimal exposure to communicable diseases when using standard precaution methods.
• Subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, and reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Potential exposure to infectious waste, disease conditions, or hazardous chemicals, including TB, AIDS, and Hepatitis B virus.
• Work involves travel.