Personal Care Attendant, CI (CSB)

Gesher Human Services • Southfield, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Personal Care Attendant supports individuals with disabilities by assisting with essential daily needs such as mobility, hygiene, meals, and restroom use, creating a strong foundation for full participation in residential, community and program activities. This role focuses on ensuring comfort, safety, and dignity while helping participants maintain routines that support independence and engagement. PCAs play a vital role in enabling access—quietly doing the critical work that allows individuals to take part in meaningful experiences throughout their day.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalency required
• 18+ years of age.
• Criminal background must meet funding source requirements.
• Reliable transportation
• Complete all assigned trainings including but not limited to CPR, First Aid and Recipient Rights.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and professionally with participants and staff.
• Composition skills sufficient to prepare required documentation.
• Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

• two-years of college preferred
• Fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for the people with disabilities at home, facility/recreation settings, and job/volunteer sites.
• Assist participants with personal care, hygiene and grooming including physical assistance in transferring and mobility.
• Provide support and training based on goals in service plans.
• Supervise and maintain the safety of participants.
• Transport participants in agency or own vehicle as assigned.
• Complete required trainings, daily reports and respond to email using Agency computers.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED