Participant Care Associate

Participant Care Associate/Program Aide (PCA/PA)

Do you love working with older adults and adults with disabilities? We are currently seeking two 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. The hourly rate is $19-20 per hour and the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m.

Duties and 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.

Education and Requirements:

• This position requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess one year experience working with adults or the chronically disabled.
• An 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, and pre-employment physical.**

This is a benefits eligible position. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, 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.

Family Service Association is a comprehensive private, non-profit social service agency dedicated to the development and implementation of services designed to provide strength and support to individuals and families throughout southeastern Massachusetts. This agency is a leading provider of professional social services in the South Coast region of Massachusetts, with a 135-year tradition of high quality.

Family Service Association is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.