Job Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Personal Care Assistant, where your dedication and caring nature will make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals needing support with daily activities and health management. In this vital role, you will provide personalized care, assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor patient health, and promote independence in a safe, respectful environment. Your energy and enthusiasm will help create a warm, engaging atmosphere that fosters well-being and dignity for those you serve.
Duties
- Assist residents or clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting to ensure comfort and hygiene.
- Support individuals with mobility using proper patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts or manual handling techniques.
- Observe and document patient conditions, including vital signs, medication adherence, and behavioral changes, while maintaining HIPAA compliance to protect privacy.
- Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs and assist with feeding when necessary, promoting healthy eating habits.
- Administer medications following care plans and ensure accurate documentation of medication administration.
- Support residents during activities and outings by providing personal transportation assistance and ensuring safety at all times.
- Maintain a clean environment by performing light cleaning duties in accordance with health standards, fostering a safe living space.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to update care plans, report concerns related to dementia or neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, and support memory or hospice care needs.
- Engage in patient observation to identify changes in condition or behavior that require escalation or intervention.
Experience
- Prior experience working in group homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience providing patient personal care assistance, including ADLs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal prep.
- Knowledge of patient monitoring techniques including vital signs measurement and medication administration.
- Familiarity with specialized care such as Alzheimer’s disease, dementia care, memory care, or hospice support is advantageous.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities—developmental disabilities or intellectual disabilities—and neurodevelopmental disorders like autism enhances your ability to provide tailored support.
- Certification in CPR and First Aid is required; additional training in manual handling or use of assistive devices like Hoyer lifts is beneficial.
- Strong communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration are essential for delivering high-quality care.
Join us to empower individuals through dedicated caregiving that emphasizes compassion, safety, and respect!
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
