Participant Care Associate

$1,000 signing bonus

About the role

We are currently seeking 2 full-time (35 hours per week) Participant Care Associate/Program Aide (PCA/PA) to join our team at our beautiful, state-of-the-art Adult Day Health program in Mashpee, MA. The PCA/PA shall assist the Activity Director and Program Coordinator with the day-to-day implementation of the goals and activities set forth by the program's daily operation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain individual participant records to include program notes and daily activity logs as assigned.
• Observe, report, and document participant status and care and services provided.
• Assist the Program Coordinator through the design of new ideas to increase and ensure program growth and quality.
• Assist with basic nursing care, including:
  • Reporting all changes in body functions
  • Obtaining and recording vital signs
  • Assisting with personal care skills and safe participant personal hygiene and grooming
  • Assisting with ADL’s with various levels of functioning, including basic restorative nursing
  • Recognizing, responding to, and reporting basic emergencies, following proper procedures, including the Heimlich Maneuver and CPR
• Assist Program Coordinator with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Assist and encourage participants with opportunities for socialization, education, group interaction, and recreation.
• Assist in set up, implementation, and breakdown of daily scheduled activities.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assist with meal procurement, service, and delivery and clean up in accordance with sanitary food preparation and USDA standards.
• Assist with the ADL needs of the participants as warranted.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team and communicate effectively.
• Must demonstrate competence per DPH regulations.
• CNA preferred.
• Must be able to successfully complete a MA State CORI check, CPS check, and company-paid pre-employment physical.

Pay

$19–20 per hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 403b pension plan
• Flexible spending account
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Twelve paid holidays
• Generous earned sick time