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:

· Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, and the staff of other agencies.

· Participates in interdisciplinary team conversations via Microsoft Teams

· Works effectively in a team setting.

· 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:·

· High school diploma or general education diploma.

· Certified Nurses Aide Certification.

· Six months clinical experience as a personal care aide, nursing assistant, or emergency medical technician.

· One year of experience with a frail elderly population.

· Valid MI Driver’s License with good driving record. Must be able to present current vehicle registration and insurance.

· CPR certification or be willing to obtain upon hire.

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.