Home Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Join our compassionate team at FirstLight HomeCare of McKinney as a Home Care Aide, Personal Care Assistant , and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring personalized care! In this vital role, you will provide essential support to clients in their homes or community settings, promoting independence, comfort, and well-being. Your dedication will help improve quality of life for those with diverse needs, including seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those receiving hospice or memory care. We are committed to fostering a positive environment where your caregiving skills are valued and your efforts recognized.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
• Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent
• Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
• Provide medication reminders.
• Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
• Remain in client vicinity at all times during shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency
• Utilize the FLHC required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out from work
• Document services delivered in accordance with FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.
• Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
• Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Provide general companion care services, and homemaker services.
• Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of FirstLight’s services
• Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
• Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, the individual in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, certifications, and educational experience required.

1. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and FirstLight team.
• Personal care Training Program Certification and Competency

2. CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, & REGISTRATION

• State required certifications may be required
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and maintain adequate auto insurance

3. LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

4. REASONING ABILITIES

• Ability to evaluate situations and make complex decisions using critical thinking and reasoning.