Participant Care Assistant (PCA) - Recreational Therapy

Senior Care Partners C.E.•Kalamazoo, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community. Join Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. as a Participant Care Assistant (PCA) – Recreational Therapy and help enrich the daily lives of our participants through compassionate, person-centered care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
At least 1 year of experience working with elderly or long-term care populations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Compassionate, patient, and team-oriented mindset
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
Basic computer skills
Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.

Nice To Haves

Experience in geriatrics or dementia care
Experience working with cognitively impaired adults

Responsibilities

Support and lead therapeutic recreational activities, both group and one-on-one
Help design and implement fun, meaningful programs tailored to participant interests and abilities
Engage and support individuals with dementia, including memory care programming and sensory activities
Assist with community outings and special events
Help maintain a welcoming, organized activity space
Provide input for monthly activity calendars
Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs) in the center (and occasionally in the home when needed)
Collaborate with families and care teams using a patient- and family-centered approach
Document participant interactions and progress in accordance with policy