Personal Care Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Personal Care Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Other duties as requested by supervisor;
- Transfer client using Gait Belt/Hoyer Lift;
- Schedule:* 12hr shifts available;
- Provide client with help walking and transferring to doctor appointments, outside activities, and shopping;
- Assist clients with errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping;
- Establish open communication with seniors and their families;
- Assist in providing a safe environment for client;
- Companionship and friendship for seniors and loved ones;
- Provide transportation as required;
- Ensure client’s rights are adhered to;
- Comply with all documentation and record keeping requirements;
- Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions;
- Medication reminders;
- Personal Care including bathing, dressing, mobility, incontinence care, feeding and other services;
- Providing companionship and stimulation for the client; including reading, walks, accompanying the client to appointments, etc.
Requirements:
- State Tested Nursing Assistant License with Hospice exp;
- Up-to-date car insurance in your name, registration and valid Driver’s License;
- Need to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to successfully pass required state certification exam;
- Skill in observation of human behaviors or changes of condition;
- Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects;
- Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience;
- Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures;
- Ability to relate to and work with the ill, elderly, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times, combative people within the facility;
- Experience with Google Suite (Chrome, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms) and other Google tools;
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly;
- CPR Certification;
- Superior organization skills and attention to detail;
- Must be able to clearly speak, read, write and understand the English language – bilingual applicants encouraged to apply;
- Must have a valid Driver’s License;
- Experience with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), a plus.