Personal Care Aide

Urgently Hiring! Its More than Just a Job!

We are looking for you to make a difference in someones life! This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or CNA. The following bulleted lists outline your primary responsibilities as a personal care aide. This description is not meant to be an exhaustive list of services, as the exact duties to be performed for each assignment will vary. Prior to beginning a new assignment, Senior Helpers will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs this client may have.
Objective: To provide professional caregiving services and to help clients maintain their independence and to assist them with the activities of daily living and household and family support services. Reports To: Care Coordination Supervisor
Examples of Benefits:

Variety of shifts available for immediate start
Competitive pay based on experience
Flexible scheduling that works with your availability
Friendly work environment and employee recognition events
PPE supplied
Specialized training and opportunities for personal certifications
Satisfaction – As a Senior Helpers Caregiver, you experience the privilege of giving back to your community with every shift you complete.
Examples of Primary Responsibilities:

Create and maintain open communication with seniors, their families, and our staff
Assist with personal care
Companionship
Assist with all Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) as assigned
Companionship and conversation
Light housekeeping
Household management
Walking assistance Eating assistance
Errands
Transportation
Assist client to and from bed Other Requirements
Meal planning and preparation
Laundry and linen changing
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
Toileting
Medication reminders
Monitor Alzheimers & Dementia client
Assist client throughout the night (If scheduled for overnight shift)
Document activities in the Care Plan Book daily
Report any significant client changes to the office immediately.
Follow all policies and procedures as outlined in the Senior Helpers Employee Handbook and Training Manual.
Physical Requirements Included But Are Not Limited To: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to safely assist client in and out of a vehicle and safely lift a wheelchair or walker weighing up to 50lbs into and out of a vehicle.
Use arms, legs, feet, hands and fingers to assist clients when performing tasks of daily living.
Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.
Sitting for long periods of time • Ability to climb flight of stairs several times during shift
Ability to see well (naturally or with correction).
Qualifications

Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect.
Ability to read, write and speak English at an average adult level.
Ability to successfully complete Personal Care Services training and skills assessment test.
Ability to drive to get to work and have a vehicle available during assignments.
Valid drivers license with no serious driving violations, a valid drivers license and car insurance
Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations.
Demonstrate tact, patience and good hygiene
Must have flexibility with schedule and be able to work various shifts and days
Pass a criminal background check and drug screening prior to employment with Senior Helpers.
Pass employment physical and 2-step TB test
Proof of passing first aid/CPR training within 3 months of employment
This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or CNA.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The applicant agrees that they will contact the Senior Helpers office if ever unsure about their responsibilities while on an assignment.
This position requires Level 2 background screening through Floridas Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more:
Senior Helpers maintains a drugfree workplace. All applicants and employees may be required to participate in drug testing at any time, consistent with company policy and applicable law.