Personal Care Aide | Part Time | 6a - 2:30p
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. The position is part-time in Participant Care at LifeCircles PACE – AFC in Muskegon, Michigan. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., for 8 hours every other weekend.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience working with the frail elderly, long-term care population, or individuals receiving end-of-life care.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct personal care according to individualized care plans, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
- Support participants’ 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 accurately in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
- Perform routine housekeeping, including 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 with team members about participant needs, changes, and concerns, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team 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.
- Provide excellent customer service and foster a respectful, home-like environment that honors participant preferences.
Benefits
- Wellness program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
- Daily pay with the ability to instantly transfer daily earnings.
- Team member referral bonus of $500.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
