Personal Care Aide

Job Description

Job Description

BIM Supportive Living is seeking dedicated care staff to provide defined, non-skilled care services under the supervision of the administrator. This role supports clients who are physically disabled, mentally alert, or mentally challenged, helping them live independently in their homes.

Care staff are compassionate, dependable leaders who support the clients everyday need. Direct Support Professionals take care of people suffering from disabilities by providing direct support services and encouraging the clients to lead an independent life and to stay integrated within their communities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, dressing, grooming
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Assist with administration of medications and monitor for changes in condition
• Offer mobility support and assistance with personal hygiene
• Support feeding and basic nutrition routines
• Provide supervision and ensure client safety and well-being
• Observe, document, and report changes in client behavior, health, or environment
• Complete accurate daily notes and documentation as required by agency standards
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (e.g., tidying, laundry, basic cleaning)
• Prepare simple meals and assist with feeding, when necessary
• Maintain a safe and organized living environment
• Run occasional errands or assist with shopping as part of care plan

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3+ years experience in caregiving, direct care, or personal attendant work
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a compassionate demeanor
• Ability to assist with lifting, mobility, hygiene, and ADLs
• Comfortable working irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Basic understanding of emergency protocols and First Aid/BLS certification
• Detail-oriented and observant in reporting changes in client behavior or health
• Ability to follow individualized service plans and document care accurately

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional certification or coursework in caregiving preferred.
• Relevant training or certifications in Direct Care Working (e.g., Home Health Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant).
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to handle physical aspects of job, including bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching, and walking for periods of time
• Visual and hearing capacities functioning at a level sufficient enough to provide for managing the care of consumers to ensure both physical and behavioral needs are met
• Very good physical condition and endurance
• The employee may occasionally help assist in lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.

Schedule:

BIM participates in an Alternative Workweek Schedule (AWS), allowing eligible employees to work approved 3x12 or 4x10 schedules without daily overtime, in accordance with California Labor Code Section 511

• 8-,10-,12-hr shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend and Holiday availability

Compensation & Benefits:

This is a non-exempt hourly position eligible for overtime:

• Overtime applies after 8 hours/day or 40 hours/week for general employees
• For qualified personal attendants, overtime applies after 9 hours/day or 45 hours/week
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

BIM Supportive Living is a California-based supportive living services provider dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes. We provide individualized, non-skilled care and community-based support that promotes dignity, choice, and integration.

Our team works closely with administrators, care staff, and community partners to ensure each client receives person-centered services tailored to their unique needs. At BIM, we are committed to professionalism, accountability, and compassionate care while maintaining full compliance with state and regional regulations.

We believe that quality care starts with dedicated staff who value respect, reliability, and integrity. When you join BIM Supportive Living, you become part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives every day.

Company Description

BIM Supportive Living is a California-based supportive living services provider dedicated to empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live safely and independently in their own homes. We provide individualized, non-skilled care and community-based support that promotes dignity, choice, and integration.\r\n\r\nOur team works closely with administrators, care staff, and community partners to ensure each client receives person-centered services tailored to their unique needs. At BIM, we are committed to professionalism, accountability, and compassionate care while maintaining full compliance with state and regional regulations.\r\n\r\nWe believe that quality care starts with dedicated staff who value respect, reliability, and integrity. When you join BIM Supportive Living, you become part of a mission-driven organization focused on improving lives every day.