Participant Care Associate

Family Service Association - Fall River • Mashpee, MA

8d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

We are 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. The PCA/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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 demonstrate competence per DPH regulations.
• Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check and company paid, and pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• CNA preferred

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 ADL’s 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.

Benefits

• 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
• $1,000 signing bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED