HHA/Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

At Personal Care Services Midsouth, LLC, your dedication and empathy will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. This vital role involves providing personalized, in-home support to individuals across various stages of life and health needs. You will deliver essential assistance that promotes independence, safety, and well-being, ensuring clients feel cared for and respected in the comfort of their own homes.

By joining our team, you become part of a company that upholds respect, integrity, and personalized care as core values. Whether you’re an experienced caregiver or new to the field, we invest in your success through comprehensive training and resources.

Job Responsibilities ·        

• Personal care: Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

• Meal preparation: Prepare and serve nutritious meals based on dietary restrictions or preferences.

• Mobility assistance: Help clients move safely within their homes or between locations, including transferring from beds, wheelchairs, or vehicles.

• Household tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, and organizing.

• Companionship: Provide emotional support and engage clients in meaningful activities, such as conversation, hobbies, or light exercise.

• Monitoring: Observe and report changes in clients’ physical or mental health to family members or supervisors promptly.

• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided and daily activities

Required Skills and Experience

• Maintain punctuality by arriving on time for all scheduled shifts and provide accurate documentation of daily care activities in client records.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with clients and their families.

• Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and other physical tasks.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations.

• Demonstrate reliability by consistently arriving on time and completing assigned tasks with precision.

• Exhibit adaptability and problem-solving skills to address clients’ evolving needs.

• Uphold the values of the agency by providing care with empathy, professionalism, and integrity.·        

• Ability to use a mobile device for clocking in/out and service documentations.

Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age or older

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (for roles requiring travel).

• Able to pass a Criminal background check as well as status report on Abuse Registry and Sexual Offender Registry.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a home healthcare caregiver or in a similar role – Preferred

• 6 references (3 professional, 3 personal)

Benefits

We value our caregivers and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Dental, vision, short-term disability, accident, cancer, and life insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO) and flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.

• Referral program

• Daily pay access

• Paid Orientation and Training

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.