PRN Personal Care Aide AFC
About The Position
The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides compassionate, person-centered support to adults age 55 and older in an Adult Foster Care setting. The role assists with personal care, medications, meals, housekeeping, and life-enrichment activities while helping maintain a safe, home-like environment. The PCA supports participants in achieving the highest level of independence, dignity, and quality of life through everyday care and connection. This is a per-diem position with a schedule of one weekend per month and two weekdays. There is flexibility to work additional weekdays if unable to work weekends. The position is in the Participant Care department at LifeCircles PACE - AFC in Muskegon, Michigan.
Requirements
- One to three years of experience working with the frail elderly, long-term care population, or individuals receiving end-of-life care is required.
- Current CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification within the first 30 days of employment.
- Physical ability to assist with participant transfers, mobility, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Reliable transportation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, compassion, professionalism, and high ethical standards when working with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with flexibility, integrity, and strong problem-solving abilities in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification in the State of Michigan from an accredited program is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care in accordance with individualized care plans, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
- Support participant comfort, dignity, independence, and overall well-being.
- Maintain a safe environment through appropriate supervision and assistance.
- Administer medications as trained and directed, and complete required documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas; perform routine cleaning, sanitizing, and waste disposal.
- Provide laundry services for participants and household linens.
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals in accordance with dietary needs; assist participants with eating as needed and provide dining supervision.
- Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and kitchen cleanliness.
- Support and facilitate meaningful, age-appropriate activities that promote socialization, independence, and quality of life.
- Encourage participation and engagement based on individual preferences and abilities.
- Communicate effectively with team members regarding participant needs, changes, and concerns.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to support care plan implementation.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of care and observations.
- Follow organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain reliable attendance, including weekends and holidays as scheduled.
- Participate in required training and team meetings.
- Foster a respectful, home-like environment that honors participant preferences and provide excellent customer service.
Benefits
- Wellness program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Daily Pay, allowing employees to transfer daily earnings instantly.
- Team member referral bonus of $500.
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