Participant Care Assistant - Recreational Therapy The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) offers a variety of services, with many of them provided onsite at a PACE Center. PACE is an alternative to nursing home care and – through an interdisciplinary care team (IDT) of physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, therapists, van drivers, and aides – coordinates and provides preventive, primary, acute, and long-term care services, so older individuals can continue living in the community. Why You'll Love it Here: - Purpose
- Professional Development
- Paid Holidays
- Generous PTO & Sick Time
- Internal opportunities for growth
- Team Support
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- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Savings
- Employee Assistance
- And MORE!
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Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults? Do you enjoy creating engaging experiences, building relationships, and bringing joy to others? Join Senior Care Partners P.A.C.E. as a Participant Care Assistant (PCA) – Recreational Therapy and help enrich the daily lives of our participants through compassionate, person-centered care. What You’ll Do As a PCA in Recreational Therapy, you’ll play a key role in creating a vibrant, supportive environment where participants feel connected, engaged, and valued. - Support and lead therapeutic recreational activities, both group and one-on-one
- Help design and implement fun, meaningful programs tailored to participant interests and abilities
- Engage and support individuals with dementia, including memory care programming and sensory activities
- Assist with community outings and special events
- Help maintain a welcoming, organized activity space
- Provide input for monthly activity calendars
- Assist participants with activities of daily living (ADLs) in the center (and occasionally in the home when needed)
- Collaborate with families and care teams using a patient- and family-centered approach
- Document participant interactions and progress in accordance with policy
Why You’ll Love This Role- Make a real impact in participants’ quality of life
- Be part of a supportive, team-focused environment
- Gain experience in recreational therapy and dementia care
- Receive paid training and ongoing professional development
- Work in a role that combines creativity, care, and connection
What We’re Looking For- High school diploma or equivalent
- At least 1 year of experience working with elderly or long-term care populations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, patient, and team-oriented mindset
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment
- Basic computer skills
Preferred - Experience in geriatrics or dementia care
- Experience working with cognitively impaired adults
Work Environment- Fully onsite role with a strong presence in the day center
- Fast-paced, interactive setting with frequent participant engagement
- Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Opportunity to travel between local centers
Physical Requirements- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the day
- Lift up to 20 lbs as needed
- Assist participants safely, including during emergencies
Minimum Working Requirements - Must have reliable transportation, current valid Michigan driver’s license and car insurance.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be fully vaccinated, or willing to be fully vaccinated against the following communicable diseases: Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Tdap/Td, Covid-19 and Hepatitis B.
- Must be willing to work beyond normal hours and be part of our on-call rotation.
Join Us! If you’re ready to do meaningful work in a place where you feel you truly belong, where partnership drives every interaction, and where excellence and ownership guide how we care for our participants and one another, we invite you to apply. Senior Care Partners PACE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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