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Personal Care Aide
Huron Valley PACE, Brio Living Services
Status: Full Time
Schedule: Primarily 8:00a-4:30p
Huron Valley PACE® serves Washtenaw, Monroe, Western Wayne, and parts of Oakland and Livingston counties providing participants a wide range of medical and supportive services in our Day Clinic located in Ypsilanti, Michigan or in the comfort of their own homes. The Huron Valley PACE team of healthcare professionals specialize in working with the senior community to help participants and their family members make positive healthcare decisions and receive the care they deserve.
Join our team of compassionate and skilled staff and love your career!
A Few of the Brio Living Services Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off, Paid Birthday and Holidays
- DAILYPAY - immediate access to your pay from hours worked the day prior!
- Retirement Savings Plan Opportunity
- Team Member Referral bonus program
- Attendance and Longevity Bonus
- Wellness Reimbursement and Incentives
- Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship program (Growth opportunities)
- Annual Increases
Job Summary:
The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) provides supportive services to the participant in the home, community setting and/or in the adult day health center. The PCA’s responsibilities for each participant are specified in the participant’s life/care plan. The following statements are intended to describe the essential elements, functions, and requirements of the position. The list should not be taken as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of an individual assigned to this job.
Skills and Knowledge:
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and follow written and oral instructions.
Must possess the ability to communicate tactfully with personnel, participants, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful, disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult situations.
Ability to problem-solve and interpret instructions
Must possess the skills necessary to provide care for geriatric patients and must be able to function well in a team environment.
The above is a summary of the position, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. If selected for the position you will receive a full job description.
Required Qualifications:
- Certification, though optional, is preferred. Must have one (1) year experience working with the frail elderly population.
- Must demonstrate competency with primary job related duties and functions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
Note: Rate of pay is based on relevant prior work experience, the resume you submit should reflect all work experience.
Req: 9618
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORT
Brio Living Services is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, please contact us at loveyourcareer@mybrio.org.
BRIO LIVING SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Brio Living Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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