Personal Care Aide - AFC | Full Time | 2nd shift

Brio Living Services • Muskegon, MI

13d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

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 full-time position for 40 hours per week, scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with every other weekend. The position is in the Participant Care department at LifeCircles PACE – AFC in Muskegon, Michigan, and reports to Tami Loyd. Compensation is $19.37–$22.61 per hour.

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.
• 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 according to 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 accurately complete required medication documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized home environment, including bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and common areas.
• Complete routine housekeeping tasks such as 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 and provide dining supervision as needed.
• Ensure proper food storage, labeling, and kitchen cleanliness.
• Support and facilitate meaningful, age-appropriate activities that promote socialization, independence, and quality of life.
• Encourage participant engagement based on individual preferences and abilities.
• Communicate participant needs, changes, and concerns to team members 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

• Tuition assistance programs and educational scholarships.
• Wellness program and reimbursement of $120 per year.
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time team members, starting on the first of the month after 30 days of hire.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Daily Pay access to transfer daily earnings.
• Paid time off, including six paid holidays and two floating holidays.
• Team member referral bonus program offering $500 for successful referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed