Home Care Personal Care Aide (PCA)

What is a PACE program?

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is a unique health care model designed to help seniors (participants) stay safely in their home for as long as possible.  PACE coordinates and provides or facilitates all medical care for its participants.  Services are delivered across various settings, including on site at the PACE center, in the community, and in participant homes.

Why Work at PACE?

At PACE, employees have the opportunity to see the full impact of their efforts.  Staffing ratios are much lower, time spent with each participant is much greater, and team collaboration occurs much more frequently than in other care settings.  PACE is a very fulfilling health care delivery model for its employees.   

PCA Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:

• Provides basic ADL personal care to assigned participants and is responsible for reporting concerns to nursing staff.
• Provides basic housekeeping tasks to assigned participants.
• Assist in Grocery Shopping for participants as care planned.
• Practices Basic Life Support in emergency situations.
• Documents treatments/procedures, observations, care provided, and participant activities on appropriate forms and in the medical record as appropriate.
• Reporting changes in the participant’s condition to the pertinent Interdisciplinary Team member.
• Participates in the process of required organizational education.
• Abides by all established PACE Central Michigan policies, rules, and regulations. 

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Nurse’s Aide Certification
• Current CPR/BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Reliable transportation and a valid Michigan Driver’s License.
• Six months clinical experience as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician.

PACE Central Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.