Personal Care Assistant

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

As a Caregiver with Assisting Hands, you will provide compassionate, dependable custodial and personal care services to clients in their homes. Working under the direction of the Staffing Coordinator and in accordance with each client’s individualized Plan of Care, you will play a key role in helping clients maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive home environment while promoting independence and overall well-being.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required

Qualifications

Minimum of one (1) year of experience in home care, long-term care, or a related setting preferred

Reports To

Staffing Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain a Clean & Safe Environment

Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas

Assist with laundry, dishwashing, and other routine household tasks

Ensure the home remains organized, comfortable, and safe for the client

1. Provide Personal Care & Daily Assistance

Assist with personal care activities such as bathing, hygiene, grooming, dressing, shaving, and transferring

Support mobility, ambulation, and prescribed exercise routines per the Plan of Care

Assist with eating and other activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed

1. Nutritional Support

Prepare and serve meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and client preferences

Assist with feeding when necessary

Support meal planning to ensure proper nutrition and hydration

1. Monitor Client Health & Well-Being

Observe and promptly report changes in physical, emotional, or behavioral condition to the Staffing Coordinator

Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including vital signs, fluid intake/output, and other required health data

1. Support Mobility & Physical Activities

Safely assist clients with mobility aids such as walkers, wheelchairs, and Hoyer lifts

Encourage and assist with prescribed physical and range-of-motion exercises

Educate and support family members on basic care routines and safety practices

1. Medication Assistance

Assist with self-administered medications by:

Retrieving medications and reading labels

Supporting proper intake, including assistance with swallowing when needed

Recording medication assistance accurately

Ensuring medications are stored properly

Providing water or other necessary items during medication administration

1. Infection Control & Compliance

Follow infection control standards, including proper hand hygiene, in accordance with CDC guidelines

Comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Caregiver Handbook, Policy and Procedure Manual, and Caregiver Training Manual

Working Hours

Hours vary based on client needs and assignments

Flexible scheduling available 24/7 based on caregiver availability

Note: A fixed number of hours cannot be guaranteed

FLSA Status

Non-exempt, hourly