Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Care Assistant AVON

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking for a compassionate personal care assistant to support clients living with physical, emotional, and/or cognitive impairments. Your duties will include performing basic housekeeping duties, assisting with personal hygiene, and providing companionship.

To ensure success as a personal care assistant, you should possess experience in a similar role and knowledge of the best practices in providing personal care. Ultimately, a first-class Personal Care Assistant will be someone who prioritizes the wellbeing of clients and demonstrates a caring approach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must have completed Personal Care training and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
5. Must be 18 years of age or older.

1. Must have a vehicle.
2. Must have a valid/current driver’s license, car registration and car insurance.
3. Successful clearance of background checks.
4. Basic computer skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. CPR/First Aid Certifications within 30 days of hire (Required).
2. Personal care assistant certificate and/or CNA or equivalent.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist clients with personal hygiene, including shower, tub or bed baths, oral care, hair and skin care.
2. Assist clients in the use of toilet facilities, including bed pans, and commode.
3. Assist clients in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as a component.
4. Assist clients with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable.
5. Meal preparation / cooking and feeding, when required.
6. Light housekeeping includes dusting, laundry (clients).
7. Assist with prescribed exercises when the client and the aid have been instructed by the appropriate health professional.
8. Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior or appearance to the supervisor or the coordinator.
9. Document services delivered in accordance with Home Care policies and procedures.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
• Able to lift at least 50lbs.