Personal Care Assistant

Position: Personal Care Assistant Responsibilities Include Following client care plans and completing daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets. Providing basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal preparation (including special diets), feeding assistance, oral hygiene, and aiding with transfers using equipment like walkers and wheelchairs. Maintaining safety, infection control, and a clean environment; notifying supervisors of hazards or changes in client condition. Encouraging client self-help and respecting privacy and confidentiality. Assisting with secondary tasks like laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping, only if specified in care plans. Administering medications only through self-administration support, never direct administration. Reporting abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions immediately. Responsibilities Include Following client care plans and completing daily tasks via EVV or electronic timesheets. Providing basic personal care such as bathing, grooming, ambulation, meal preparation (including special diets), feeding assistance, oral hygiene, and aiding with transfers using equipment like walkers and wheelchairs. Maintaining safety, infection control, and a clean environment; notifying supervisors of hazards or changes in client condition. Encouraging client self-help and respecting privacy and confidentiality. Assisting with secondary tasks like laundry, cleaning, and grocery shopping, only if specified in care plans. Administering medications only through self-administration support, never direct administration. Reporting abuse, neglect, or unsafe conditions immediately. Qualifications High school diploma preferred; ability to read and write required. Minimum 6 months caregiving experience, validated through references. Must be 18 years or older. Skills & Requirements Ability to follow detailed care plans and safety protocols. Strong communication, observation, and interpersonal skills. Adherence to infection control, universal precautions, and confidentiality policies. This role reports to the Home Care Manager and is responsible for delivering quality, client-centered care within scope and practice guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr