Personal Care Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Urgently Hiring! It's More than Just a Job!   We Are Looking for You to Make a Difference in Someone's Life!

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.
• This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or CNA.

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 Alzheimer’s & 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. 
• This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or CNA.

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.

1. 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.
2. Use arms, legs, feet, hands and fingers to assist clients when performing tasks of daily living.
3. Frequently move the whole body to perform tasks such as lifting, light housekeeping, walking and driving.
4. Sitting for long periods of time • Ability to climb flight of stairs several times during shift 
5. Ability to see well (naturally or with correction).
6. This position requires you to be a Certified HHA or CNA.

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 driver’s license with no serious driving violations, a valid driver’s 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 Florida’s 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.