Personal Care Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Job Summary
You will be directly working with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities 

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Provide attentive personal care and companionship
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, and assisting with personal hygiene and grooming
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when needed
• Run errands such as grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions, and attending appointments
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report observations to the supervisor
• Build positive relationships with patients by conversing, reading aloud, or engaging in meaningful activities to keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Provide medication reminders
• Assist with mobility, transfers, and light exercises
• Monitor patient safety and overall well-being
• Assist with toileting and incontinence care when necessary
• Support patients with daily routines and independent living skills
• Escort clients to appointments or community activities when needed
• Provide light housekeeping and homemaker services to maintain a safe and comfortable environment
• Offer emotional support and companionship to clients and families

Qualifications

• Home care experience preferred but not required 
• Driver’s license required 
• CPR certification required 
• TB Test
• Car Insurance
• Must pass background check