Personal Care Assistant

Cypress at Home Main Office Fort Myers, FL 33908, USA On-site Home Health Part-Time Requisition #: PERSO001151 Description PRN available immediately. Full-time could open up in the future. Weekend availability required. CPR license required. Candidate must be willing to travel between locations/clients. Rate of pay is $15.39 an hour. As the healthcare industry grows, so is Cypress at Home – we are now providing services to not only the residents of Cypress Cove, our senior living community, but to residents of the greater Fort Myers area as well! There’s never been a better time to become a Personal Care Assistant. Come join us and do meaningful work daily that changes lives, families and communities! Qualified candidates will have a genuine desire to work with the elderly to aid in the following services: Companionship Meal Preparation Personal Care Medical Appointment Support Transportation Support Job Requirements Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this. Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation. Must understand and respect client’s ethics and confidentiality of care. Must have a clean criminal history background check. Employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach/push/pull; must be able to move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds. Must be able to adequately document care provided in English. About Us Our mission is to provide innovative solutions for high-quality care and services by a trusted team of professionals that enables older adults to thrive in their home and achieve their highest potential. Cypress at Home enables seniors to remain independent and in their home environment while experiencing the highest quality of life possible and providing peace of mind to adult children who live throughout the country. Our care management program has been in existence for over 25 years and was originally part of the Lee Memorial Health System. Benefits Include Attractive compensation Paid vacation (full-time) Retirement plan with 6% company match Continuing education opportunities CEU’s Tuition Reimbursement Partnership discounts through local colleges Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr