Personal Care Assistant

Personal Care Assistant

Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities and personal care. In this vital role, you will provide attentive, respectful, and personalized assistance to promote independence, safety, and well-being. Whether working in a home setting, assisted living facility, or group home environment, your dedication will help enhance quality of life for those in your care. This paid position offers a rewarding opportunity to develop your caregiving skills while fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using manual handling techniques and patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor patients' health status by observing vital signs, managing medication administration, and maintaining detailed care plans aligned with resident needs.
• Support clients with meal preparation, ensuring nutritional requirements are met while adhering to dietary restrictions.
• Provide patient personal care assistance with compassion and respect, ensuring residents' rights are upheld at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by performing light cleaning duties and ensuring infection control protocols are followed.
• Support patients during transfers or outings using appropriate assisted living or home health transportation methods.
• Document all care activities accurately in compliance with HIPAA regulations and facility policies; communicate effectively with healthcare teams regarding patient progress or concerns.

Experience

• Prior experience working in group homes, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or home health settings is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to observe patients closely for changes in condition and respond appropriately through patient monitoring and first aid or CPR when necessary.
• Knowledge of dementia care, Alzheimer's care, memory care, hospice care, and neurodevelopmental disorders enhances your ability to provide specialized support.
• Experience assisting individuals with developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities supports effective client engagement.
• Familiarity with care plans development and medication administration ensures comprehensive patient support.
• Hands-on experience with patient transfer methods such as Hoyer lifts and patient transfer techniques is essential for safe mobility assistance.
• Strong communication skills enable effective client interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams while respecting residents' rights.

Pay: $24.43 - $29.42 per hour Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week Work Location: In person