**Location:** Kalamazoo, MI **Department:** Day Center Operations ### Participant Care Assistant (PCA) – Day Center **Program Overview** The Program of All‑Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive services onsite at a PACE Center. It offers an alternative to nursing‑home care through an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides) delivering preventive, primary, acute, and long‑term care so older adults can remain in the community. #### Why You’ll Love It Here | Benefits | Additional Perks | |----------|------------------| | • Purpose
• Professional Development
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO & Sick Time
• Internal growth opportunities
• Team Support | • Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Program
• And MORE! | #### Primary Purpose Under the supervision of the PCA Coordinator, Participant Care Assistants (PCAs) provide care to participants in the day center, community settings, and participant homes as directed, following each participant’s assessment and plan of care. #### Key Responsibilities - Assist with delivery of supplies to participants’ homes as assigned. - Help participants with ADLs in the center. - Respect participants’ autonomy and dignity. - Encourage maximum independence during activities. #### Qualifications - Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. - Discretion and confidentiality. - Strong written and verbal communication. - Detail‑oriented with good problem‑solving skills. - Basic computer proficiency. - At least one year of experience working with frail, elderly, or long‑term‑care populations. #### Work Environment - Communicates with staff, participants, caregivers, and external organizations. - May work beyond regular hours, including weekends and holidays. - On‑call for emergencies (e.g., severe weather, evacuation). - Potential exposure to infectious waste, diseases, or hazardous chemicals (TB, AIDS, Hepatitis B). - Requires driving in all weather conditions. - Provides care to a diverse, often medically complex population, including those with dementia. - Must handle mental and emotional stress and work in varied home environments (dust, pets, odors, etc.). #### Minimum Working Requirements - Work one winter and one summer holiday per year. - Be on‑call for 8 weekend days per year. - Have reliable transportation, a valid Michigan driver’s license, and car insurance. - Be at least 18 years old. - Be fully vaccinated (or willing to be) against Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, COVID‑19, and Hepatitis B. #### Join Us! If you’re ready to do meaningful work in a place where you truly **belong**, where **partnership** drives every interaction, and where **excellence** and **ownership** guide our care, we invite you to apply. Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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