Personal Care Assistant (Pca)

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four divisions, Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.
CRJ offers competitive pay and excellent benefits which include:

• Flexible Scheduling
• 401k with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement/Remission
• Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HRA
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Employee perks (FREE Calm Premium Subscription), and much more!

About This Position
CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Personal Care Assistant (PCA) to support the wonderful individuals we serve!
This is a full-time, 40-hours/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Templeton, MA location. This position has a starting rate of $20.00 hourly rate.
This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it. CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Help our clients to live a full and meaningful life.
• Able to provide hands on ADL care in the shower, toileting, dressing, skin care, etc. as needed.
• Continuously ensure all medical equipment is in proper working order, and report when it is not.
• Drive the handicap van, and transport clients to work, appointment, and activities.
• Monitor on going medical issues regarding catheter care, and skin integrity.
• Taking vital signs.
• Administering (primarily) medications to the clients.
• Assist in planning, food shopping, prep and cooking clients food.
• Preparing paperwork for and attending appointments.
• Potentially, assisting in a therapeutic handicap assessable pool (would need to be in the pool with the clients).
• Would need to think outside the box to encourage client compliance.
• Work directly under an RN, learning, and reporting.

Job Qualifications:

• PCA or CNA Certification (Massachusetts)
• MAP Certified (Will provide training)
• PAC Certified (Will provide training)
• Valid Driver's License w/ reliable transportation (car)
• COVID guidelines - PPE, etc.
• Friendly, outgoing, reliable, dependable, flexible

About Us
Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes. Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs. Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs. The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
CRJ's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.
CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.
Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Min Hiring Rate $20.00

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