Participant Care Assistant (PCA) - 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.

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.

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

• 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.