PCA Per-Diem

Rogerson Communities•Boston, MA

3d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This is a per-diem Program Assistant position. The role involves providing assistance to participants in their Activities of Daily Living, supporting clinical staff in implementing care plans, and engaging participants in therapeutic activities. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized environment, documenting participant attendance, and assisting with mealtime. The Program Assistant will also be responsible for initial de-escalation and behavior management interventions, as well as incident reporting. Active participation in staff meetings and mandatory trainings is expected.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent
One or more years of experience working with adults in a healthcare or social service setting
Sensitivity to the needs of disabled adults from a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds
Awareness of and ability to execute basic transfer techniques
Ability to lift moderate weight without injury

Nice To Haves

Certification (CNA/HHA/PCA)

Responsibilities

Greet and assist visitors, caregivers, providers and community members in a professional and courteous manner
Provide participants with assistance in the Activities of Daily Living, and document accordingly.
Assist clinical staff in implementing participant care plans, and verbally reporting care plan concerns/updates.
Assist program nurses in collecting medical information, i.e., vital signs and carrying out treatments or therapies.
Lead or assist in therapeutic activities as planned both in the program and out in the community.
Engage participants therapeutically to encourage quality care delivery
Observe and report any change in participant's health or mental status to program manager and/or clinical staff
Provide initial de-escalation and behavior management interventions to maintain safety and well-being
Provide initial incident reporting information as needed to ensure accurate incident/accident data
Keep all activity areas, dining areas and rest rooms neat and picked up.
Actively participate in all staff meetings in their entirety. This includes: Giving input, writing down suggestions and following through on goals and objectives as established by the team.
Actively participate in all mandatory employee trainings
Set up activity areas and needed supplies in advance for all scheduled activities.
Help with preparation, serving and clean-up of mealtime, as assigned and as needed.
Document participant attendance (arrivals and departures)
Assist participants on and off vans and in and out of the program as assigned.
Agree to work as assigned. Rogerson Communities is committed to providing the people it serves the highest quality of care.
Perform other program related duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.